Tucson, Arizona Office Cleaning Tips January-June 2013

November 15th, 2013 Let's start this week with how a property manager, owner, or office manager will put the cleaning out to bid every year to see what the market is doing and see how their current service cost is in comparison, or for their budget for the coming year. The offices may need an initial cleaning, so we'll discuss that during the walk through and may charge them for it, or include it to try and win the bid for our janitorial service. The best cleaning system in Tucson when figuring a bid includes labor and materials, labor costs, supplies, overhead, supervision, insurances and bond, and everything it takes to get a cleaner there to get the cleaning work completed at a high level. Call us with all of your cleaning questions and we'll try to answer them.

Our system for office cleaning in the daytime was mostly unheard of in the Tucson janitorial office cleaning market. Desert Cleaning Janitorial Services, Inc has been cleaning daytime accounts for years and we really enjoy the change. The pro's and con's to cleaning in the day compared to night exist. The daytime janitor has to wait many times for someone to get off the phones, or back to clean an area that was occupied. The cost maybe higher to clean during the day, but certain office's require daytime service. Most janitorial work is at night when the business is closed when there is less distraction for everyone.

Janitorial service in Tucson, the number one task is security. We try to use only one door when entering and leaving an office business cleaning account. There are many factor's when choosing which entrance door to use, for example: Alarms by the door, parking, lighting, and near the dumpster. Sometimes the dumpster is out the back door and we have to be sure to secure it when finished. Then the location of the alarm is important, so you don't have to run through a dark office to turn the alarm off. Lighting and parking can be a concern at some offices.

In Tucson Arizona the office cleaning and janitorial market is all about having solid good reliable employees that can think on their feet. When we were bigger our company had around 130 employee's one year, and now we have around ten. With this number of employees it is more manageable and we keep our clients happy and that is what we are all about. Our company pay's more than the going market to our employees and we retain them a lot longer than other cleaning companies in the area. We have used this system for years and it works well for everyone. If you are looking for a consistent high quality janitorial service then give us a call at 520-722-6776, you'll be glad you did.

When we vacuum at desert cleaning we realize how extremely important it is not to let the vacuum cord mark the walls and wear the corners down. There are corner wall protectors and they seem to work, but the real trick is just to work smart in the first place when vacuuming. Most trained janitors know not to run into furniture and baseboards, and keep the vacuum cord away from walls and corners. When someone is working late in their office and not in a meeting we'll ask if it's ok to vacuum, but if they are in a meeting we'll skip that person's office and not disturb the meeting . Most of the time common sense prevails and many of the people that we work for have been really good and we appreciate that fact. If you deserve the best janitorial service then give us a call.

Restrooms are a topic I'd like to talk about here in Tucson. They are dumping stations, and the most important area of an office to clean, disinfect, and stock. Business owners and office managers know that a clean restroom reflects on their business and operation and their clients notice. One problem is frequency, only cleaning once a week in a well used restroom will most of the time look unclean and smell. Most managers have seen it before, the janitor has just cleaned the restrooms and the next couple of uses can make it look as though no one has cleaned the restroom and the cycle starts again. To save money we have seen office managers have their offices cleaned once a week and in addition have a midweek restroom cleaning done. The restrooms are up on the list of importance, because who wants to sit down to use the restroom and there isn't any toilet paper?

Lobbies are part of the first impression and many times I see on a bid tour how they are over looked. The lobby is part of the office and needs to be trashed, floors cleaned, dusted, and if it has a restroom that will need cleaning. These are the basics and other lobby requirements are: Cleaning the reception counter, vacuuming the entrance mats, cleaning the front door glass, pulling out chairs and cleaning, straightening magazines etc... Lobbies are where people sit and wait for their appointment and while they are waiting they have time to look around at the cleaning and form an opinion of your business.

Tucson Arizona janitor service for office and shopping centers. The installation of restroom dispensers sometimes is required when switching products. We have a handy man that we refer clients to contact that does excellent work. The supply companies don't offer this service, just the products. Plus, the old dispensers need to be removed and painting maybe required. There are decisions that will have to be made and usually the office manager is the person that will decide which products, color of paint etc.

November 8th, 2013 More on dusting this week, since it is so important and easily over looked. Dusting removes the light soil that builds-up on surfaces so it doesn't become a sticky mess that is unhealthy. The trick is to keep up on the dusting, so it doesn't get out of control. Each office is unique for dust accumulation because of the air movement, moisture, and surrounding environments. The longer dust sits the more time moisture and other elements can mix with it and make it sticky. When it becomes sticky it is harder to remove from the surface and is easy to see. The amount of dusting really will depend on how much is budgeted for dusting.

Cordless vacuuming is now available from Pro Team back pack, the list is growing and this is good. With a price tag of, are you sitting down, $2699.00 and back-up batteries priced at $1299.00. WOW!!!!!! I worked the numbers and it could almost make sense. I hope you caught the word almost in the last sentence. The run time is 55 minutes, so purchasing an additional battery would be required. At this point I'll stay on the sidelines and wait until the run time is longer and the price comes down.

Odors from waterless urinals can come from several locations. First, when the urine runs down the outside of the urinal on the pipes and is left without cleaning then the smells start. The waterless urinal itself should run down stream from the sinks in the restroom and may need water run through the pipes on occasion. Regarding commercial kitchen odors is not a service we provide, it's a whole different animal.

Concrete floors are becoming more popular then in the past. These floors were associated with warehouses etc... Now they are being used in homes, retail, restaurants, and offices. Both the initial and maintenance costs are low. What helps make it so popular is the fact that it can be stained, designed, and add a company logo. No matter how the numbers are massaged they are in favor of the concrete floors.

Are you receiving bad service with a franchise and know you'll have to put-up with it for a few more years. Doesn't sound right and is bad for you the customer. What happens is the national franchise will have a salesperson that bids low low, promises the everything, gives a few services away for free, then gives it to one of their franchisee's. The franchisee will have to cut corners to have it make any money and the national franchisor is the only one happy. Many of the people I talk to sometimes wish they had never signed with the national cleaning janitorial company in the first place.

The Tucson number one in commercial cleaning services and customer satisfaction overall. Quality control systems for business and follow-up are out in front here in the janitorial market. The office manager or property manager may have the cleaning specifications that are made part of the contract or agreement, so they get the service they want. When visiting or doing a walk through the janitor will find out the square footage, how many services a week, day or night service, and the point of contact for that business or office in the Tucson area.

I want to mention again how hygiene and hands in Tucson, Arizona how important it is for janitor and office cleaning services, since we are heading into flu season, and it's not just for this time of year. Most of us heard when we were kids to always wash our hands with soap and water then dry them thoroughly, and that is still the same today here in the office's we clean all around Tucson, schools, and at home. Want to know a fun fact? About 50% of men and 24% of women don't wash their hands after using the office restrooms. If they knew the germs will stay on your hands for hours and all the things you touch in that time adds up. I'm seeing more and more hand sanitizer dispensers in offices and restrooms, and it's nice to see it going in a good direction. Many people are using the sanitizer wipes first thing in the morning to clean their phones, key boards, and desks at work. All of these hand sanitizers and washing hands aren't the cure, but it sure help's prevent the spreading of germs.

Do you know that can liners and bags are made of plastic and can be purchased in different colors, thickness, size, and brand. The main purpose is to keep the can clean and so nothing from the can liner leaks on the floor. Also, it can make trash removal easier and quicker. The white semi-clear liners have a better cleaner look than a black can liner. It's better to use a larger then required liner for the trash cans and trash buckets on wheels because the liner won't get sucked in the can or bucket, and in effect it's like no liner at all, probably worse. Then red liners are used in medical offices for certain hazardous cans and need to be disposed of differently. Also, the trash bucket, where the trash cans are emptied, is extremely important in keeping the carpet floors from getting stained and creating more work for the janitor or office cleaner. The janitor will empty the bucket outside and remove the can liner so if there is any leakage it will be outside.

November 1st, 2013 The restrooms for many businesses is the most important cleaning task for the janitor. In our system we clean the restroom's first to keep it in the order of importance. Restrooms are designed for janitors to keep clean by having water and stain resistant surfaces like chrome, ceramic tile, glass, and stainless steel. And the skies are not cloudy all day! Floor drains and vents are also part of the design of the restrooms and when they are missing it makes for a smelly situation. On a walk-through I always gander at the restrooms and ask what concerns do they have with the restrooms? I'm dreaming of a white Christmas. This will give me a better idea of what they are looking for in a office cleaning service.

When you have clients visit your offices they form their first impression of your business within a few seconds of entering the business. Most likely their impressions began to form before they even entered the building, since they usually relate the outside appearance of your business to the you operate the business. If you’re the person who handles the janitorial service here are some tips to help your image. Be sure to have clean entry way mats to place in front of your business in and out. Get customized mats with your company’s name and logo that really adds to the impression. The mats will trap more than 80% of the dirt normally tracked into your office building lobby.

You may even want to have a laundry service rotate in clean ones on a regular basis to keep them looking sharp. Be sure the glass in your front door and windows are impressively clean always, it may cost extra, however, it will come back indirectly. Is your current cleaning company concerned about your offices or are they the trash and dash janitor service. Call us or fill out our on line quote form on our homepage, you'll be glad you did.

Here are some of the hot spots for germs in offices, usually where people touch. Did you know telephones have about 24,001 germs per square inch, or water fountains with around 2.6 million bacteria per square inch. Then the keyboards have more than 198 times as many bacteria as a toilet seat in a commercial office. One of the most germ filled places of any office space is the restrooms, with every surface having toxins. These are fun facts and with the right cleaners that are hospital grade and the right janitor that cares your customers and employees health. Check out our references and then fill out our free on-line quote on the home page.

Desert Cleaning janitors begin cleaning with the restrooms at many of our accounts as part of our system. Janitors know restrooms are cleaned first so if the janitor remembers that wasn't done in the restroom while still there cleaning other areas in the office they can cure the cleaning item overlooked in the restrooms and won't have the complaint phone ringing in the morning. Another section of our system for restroom cleaning is the use of bowl mops and sponges to wipe the inside and outside of the toilet bowl for excellent cleaning. After the restrooms are cleaned we fill the dispensers in the restrooms in your commercial building: soap, hand towels, toilet paper, and seat covers and anything else that was missed. Finally, the last task when cleaning the restrooms is sweeping and mopping the floor. I'll talk about floor drains and how to get rid of any smells from them in a future article.

I know I've mention before how dusting is the number one janitor concern here in Tucson. Maybe it's because we live in a dust bowl! Whatever the reason it's still the janitor who is responsible to get the job done. The are several dusting methods and I'm not going to discuss all of them here. The two basic methods are a feather duster and a cloth towel. We mostly use the feather duster for the overall better job it does and the cost. Cloth towels have their uses and we plan on keeping them in our toolbox for the foreseeable future. If your current cleaning company isn't working out give us a call or fill out our online quote on our homepage.

October 25th, 2013 Professional janitorial service Tucson, Arizona. The Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc., pro concepts in the desert are evolving all the time. Number one in professional office cleaning services. At your request we can have our insurance agent send you copies of our liability insurance and bond, usually after you decide to hire our professional services. Same with the State Compensation Fund that will issue a certificate and send it to you.

Our company will work within your budget on cost for cleaning services and we don't require a multi-year contract, unless you want one for any reason. Desert Cleaning professional services include business's of all types and each with their own specific requests which we see all the time. And, our four basic cleaning services are trashing, dusting/detailing, restrooms, and floors plus the services you request.

Tucson professional janitor uses can liners for the kitchen and desk trash can. For the tall kitchen trash cans we use the same can liners as we use in the carts which are the 40 x 48's can liners in size. The 40 x 48 size can liners have enough room and thickness for both the kitchen and trash cart. If you pull them out they can be used for dumping desk trash into as well. For desk trash can's the professional janitor use's 30 x 37's can liners which are a lot bigger than the can, but are easier to replace and will hold more trash without getting sucked down in the trash can. The thickness or mic's on 30 x 37's are around 13, so they are harder to rip and puncture.

The experience in the Tucson janitor and office cleaning services using metal cleaners and polishes is straight forward. We have seen metal polishes not only clean and remove soil from metal surfaces they they protect the metal and leave a high shine to the metal surface. Most of the metals that we see in buildings are chrome or stainless steel and still need to be cleaned and polished for a great look and a bright shine. Sometimes we have used lemon oil to clean drinking fountains, but it doesn't take much lemon oil to leave a shine and can appear greasy and have dust stick to the oil. Additionally, lemon oil can when the janitor uses too much product it will attract dust and leave finger prints as well as being greasy and look unpleasant. To sum it up we like the metal cleaners in the spray cans and until a new product surfaces on the market we will stick with our current system that has been working.

The day porter services at Desert Cleaning janitorial services very from center to center, however, there are basic service's. Usually the day porter service has a day porter picking up trash around all the buildings, parking lot and in the landscaping and around the dumpster's in back of the buildings with different schedules that can augment the on staff day porter. At shopping centers the day porter empties all the outside trash containers and replace the liners as needed one to seven times a week, or just the weekends. Some requested services include dusting window sills, sweeping out corners that collect trash, and debris and hosing off the side walks, along with cleaning the windows. Desert cleaning can provide services at office buildings, commercial offices, medical complexes, and shopping centers.

Commercial janitor Tucson, will all know about microfiber cloth towels for excellent pickup and helping prevent cross contamination by using color coded microfiber cloth towels instead of the old bar mop towel. Our janitorial service has been using them in our cleaning system and our janitors approve. Then, hospital grade cleaners, or any products you prefer can be used. Vacuum's used can be back pack vacuums and/or traditional vacuums for the best of both and for the best results in your office or commercial building. Also the use of several dusting methods to produce a low dust environment for your offices can be provided. When perfection is required call us.

Professional janitor service like Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. in Tucson uses as part of our sought after system not to disturb or move any files or papers on desks etc... when cleaning or providing janitorial services at an office building that they are working or servicing. In addition, the janitor will when they see an item next to a trash can, or on top and they are not sure if it's trash or something of importance, Desert Cleaning's policy is "when in doubt, leave it", because it's easier than fishing in a dumpster the next day and hoping the trash truck didn't come already with something important in the dumpster. Then there is recycling and boxes, but I'll write about that soon.

Tucson is known for being a dust bowl and we think feather dusters, when used as intended, can be the most efficient way to keep dust accumulation on all horizontal surfaces, and be cost effective at the same time in the janitorial office cleaning services. Other dusters and methods may do a sufficient job in dusting open flat areas, however nothing can beat and get into hard to get places like a feather duster’s delicate feather tips will. We use feather dusters and mix in a damp microfiber towel or bar mop towel to get the job done.

Most janitors know drying with a paper hand towel is as important as washing your hands with soap and water. The jet air hand dryer seems like a great idea, but blows the air, which is carrying microorganisms, all around the room and settling on all surfaces everywhere. The owner will determine what type of towel and what do the tenants want, and what helps prevent sickness and time off work at the office building or business. These are some good thoughts and questions the decision makers for an office building or business will decide on what is the best system, or number one janitor in Tucson, Arizona. We think it's clear the paper hand towels is the system to use in the office restrooms in most situations.

The bar soap for home use is rarely seen in the commercial office business cleaning circles, however, you might find one in a shop restroom or a smaller business or office in Tucson. The powdered soap we have seen and used in mines where we have cleaned, and also factories for it's superb scrubbing benefits for greasy dirty hands to be cleaned. Then there is liquid hand soap which we see the most in office and business restrooms in the Tucson market. Most commercial hand liquid soap is packaged in dispensers and bottles that can be easily refilled, which makes them cost effective.

October 11, 2013 Let's kick off this week talking about the janitor's closet in an office building. This is where the janitor has equipment, chemicals, and products the owner consumes. Many times the janitor's room is part of anther room, especially in a building where there isn't a designated janitor storage closet, and it gets frustrating because items can be missing, like a vacuum, and the janitor can't do the job. Many of the cleaning rooms, or janitors closet, have a water hose and sink to fill and empty a mop bucket and a small area for a vacuum, trash bin on wheels, and paper supplies etc. also it serves as a good spot to keep a log book for the office manager to leave notes.

" A jack of all trades etc...," We have all heard the saying and it applies to my world, the janitorial business. Our specialty is office and business's here in Tucson, that need a great janitorial service. Years ago we did a lot of floor work like carpets and hard surface floors, now we use Paul at Arizona restoration because that is his forte and ours is the nightly janitorial work. We both have an excellent system set-up to run our business and provide you with a quality service.

All the marketing effort comes together when we are contacted by you for a quote to clean your offices or business. We give phone quotes and email quotes as well. The primary quote is where we come to your office and meet you, and see your operation and then go back to our office and prepare a comprehensive proposal and email it to you. Our proposal is an agreement when you decide to use our services. Our agreement covers the basics and any details you want included.

What separates Desert Cleaning Janitorial services, inc and other commercial office cleaning companies? One thing is the length of time on the contract for services. Our company doesn't require a lengthy several year contract, unless you want one for any reason. Something else that separates us is our employees. We have the best janitors in Tucson. Tired of cleaning up after your janitor? Visit our home page and fill out our online form, or give us a call and let's review your needs and get your office cleaning back on track.

Commercial cleaning business's aren't the same. When you think of a franchise what comes to mind? Fast poor quality food at a super low price that is to good to be true. This can apply in the janitorial cleaning business, national franchises offer poor service at a cheap price that are to good to be true. I've seen government bids go to the lowest bidder and the price was below minimum wage. Now how do they get the job done? They cut services and basically trash and dash to have the account make sense , and then you the owner has to deal with the situation. That's not how we operate, we don't like the complaint phone to ring and that motivates us to do our best.

Wood and desk polishes basically clean and protect the surface. We always read the label and maybe ask the owner the type of surface the product is being used on. Some wood is sealed with a plastic finish and this surface wouldn't need polishing. Some polishes attract dust and this we try and avoid, like a lemon oil for example. Many times a light detergent that is water based works well. I'll write about metal polishes in future newsletter.

October 4th, 2013 Specific area cleaning and team cleaning methods that are used in Tucson, Arizona in the office cleaning arena. These methods are the two basic cleaning systems that are used for janitorial work in office cleaning for the Tucson commercial janitor.

With team cleaning the system has each janitor of the team do a certain job and in specific area cleaning is where the janitor is responsible for an area and works by themselves.

Over the years desert cleaning has used each system and each have there plus and minus's. Team cleaning method in theory has each janitor get really good at a certain function of the cleaning. From what I see team cleaning is a system mainly used in big buildings. What's a big building? A building that needs over 25 hours a night in cleaning or janitorial service. We like the specific area cleaning that has the janitor or office cleaner take all the cleaning supplies with them, or on their trash cart on the first cleaning loop to be efficient. The last loop is when the janitor circles back to double check, sweep, mop, and vacuum.

With specific area cleaning the concept is better security and quality control are easier because the responsibility is on the specific area janitor. The team cleaning method we found to be fraught with inefficiency. Plus the above concerns with team cleaning are one person can demoralize the whole team and then the company has a real tough time getting things back on track. As you can tell we like the specific area cleaning the best. If you have any thoughts please let us know.

Commercial cleaning and janitorial services use microfiber towels and white bar mop towels in most cleaning situations. Microfiber towels are new, but these towels work much better than the bar mop towels that desert clean has used for so long and still use to this day. The microfiber towel is made of high density woven manmade fibers and they come in a variety of colors for cross contamination concerns.

You should know that microfiber towels have fibers that are excellent for trapping dust, bacteria, and works best when wet and on the right surface, and did you know the microfiber towel is more absorbent and can hold many times it's weight in water with chemicals in the mix too. We have been using the micro fiber towel in our system and really like how much better they are compared to the white bar mop towels we have used since for the last 30 plus years here in Tucson, Arizona janitor service. Desert Cleaning still has an inventory of the white bar mop towels we use them for certain jobs. Thanks for reading our newsletter.

There are several types of vacuums that are used in the commercial office cleaning business. Let me give some examples: Mini vacuums, hand held vacuums, backpack vacuums, upright vacuum, and canister on wheels to name a few. The upright vacuum is the most common and used on a regular basis to clean offices, banks, and commercial complexes in the east and central area of Tucson. Also, backpack vacuums have become a good alternative, because of the maneuverability, but the backpack vacuums don't have a beater-brush that really cleans the carpet like an upright. We use the mini-vacuums for detailing and hard to get places, like under desks and along side copiers and the feed back from our cleaning people has been positive. Then we have the wet/dry vacuums for heavier jobs that I'll talk about more in depth at a later date. Remember some companies shop for price and others get the service they want.

Tucson office cleaning for the east, central, northwest, south, southeast, north, northeast are all areas we provide janitorial service. The basic services we have are trashing, restrooms, dusting/details, and floors. And, any services you want in addition to the basic services are added in the contract. Occasionally, there are times when we go out of town to clean, like Rosemont Copper and Asarco mines. However, most of our cleaning is done in the greater Tucson area. Desert cleaning janitorial services, inc. specializes in cleaning offices and business's and want you to feel at ease with us. Please fill out our on line quote, email, or call us and watch your janitor problems disappear.

Our vacuums for years have been the Royal brand and still work, however, we have been purchasing some new ones that are Power Flight and still need service. Oh by the way when we vacuum we know it is extremely important not to let the vacuum cord mark the walls and wear the corners down in your office. We have used the corner wall protectors and they seem to work, but the real trick is just to work smart in the first place. The trained janitor knows not to run into furniture and baseboards if possible.

If someone is working in their office and not in a meeting we'll ask if it's ok to vacuum, but if they are in a meeting we'll skip that person's office. It's common sense and most of the people that we have dealt with have been really nice to work with and we appreciate them. Call us for a janitorial experience you deserve.

In the office cleaning and janitor service industry security is the most important part of the job. Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. is aware of this and it's part of our sought after janitor system. We enter and leave through one door to help reduce the odds of a door left unlocked, and of course there are exceptions. We try to make it a practice not to let anyone enter the premises without proper identification, while our crew is cleaning the offices. When we receive a new account and they give us keys we usually have an extra set for supervisory and substituting requirements. Alarm codes are also a high priority.

Trash can liners and bags usually are made of plastic and come in in different colors, thickness, and size. When using Trash can liners the main purpose is to keep the can clean. Also, it can make trash removal easier and faster. We use the white semi-clear liners for a better cleaner look. We use a larger then required liner for the trash cans and trash buckets on wheels because the liner won't get sucked in the can or bucket, and in effect it's like no liner at all. In medical facilities the red liners are used in certain hazardous cans and need to be handled in a special way. Then, the trash bucket, where the trash cans are emptied, is extremely important in keeping the carpet floors from getting stained and creating more work. When it's time to empty the bucket we wheel it outside and remove the liner so if there is any leakage.

Sweeping and dusting stairway's, landing, and hand rails can be time consuming either inside or outside. I'll start by saying we never dust mop stairway's, we sweep them. But first, we dust and clean the hand rails and depending how dirty they get will dictate the method of cleaning and frequency. After that our janitor will start at the top of the stairwell and sweep all the way to the bottom of the stars. Then they will make a pile and sweep it into a lobby dust pan. For gum stuck on the stairs we use the same method I've written about in previous articles.

Dusting to us means removing the light dust that builds up on horizontal surfaces so it doesn't become a greasy build up of dust that wants to adhere to the surface more. Eventually this can become unhealthy and makes it hard to clean. Moisture in the air makes it worse and the circumstances in the offices like air flow etc... Dusting may not require daily attention, however, it needs to be done on a regular basis especially here in Tucson because we live in a dust bowl. So if your current cleaning company isn't getting the dusting done call us 520 722 6776.

From what I see, know, and read the mop bucket, wringer, and mop still hold the top spot for cleaning hard floors. There are other systems that have appeared on the market in recent years, but haven't caught on. Some common sense things like changing the mop head before it starts to smell. Buckets, wringer, and mop sticks come in plastic and metal form. Also, the buckets, mop heads, and wringers come in different colors to help prevent cross contamination.

There are several methods to control germs: Sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization. All three have their place in the office cleaning services. Sanitization is the weakest of the three and is used in restrooms and the food industry. A disinfection is next and has different strength's and does not kill all viruses and mold. Sterilization is very effective for killing germs, however, it is not practical for commercial office cleaning situations. If you are ready to go with our service, we can usually start on a moments notice, call us at 722-6776.

The deodorant blocks used in the men's urinal have a chemical used to destroy, absorb and disguise odors. When liquid makes contact with the deodorant block releases a pleasant smell.

September 27th, 2013 The job of spotting carpets regarding Tucson janitorial service business and cleaning offices, commercial offices and industrial buildings is often included in the contract price with each client. Our contract is month to month, unless you want a longer term for a budget etc... After noticing a carpet stain and figuring out what caused the spot and is it water or petroleum based and this is the first step.

The first step is important so you don't make the stain worse and half to start all over. Many times the stain in Tucson's commercial offices come from coffee, soda, or tea which are water based and can be removed with a few of the cleaners on the market. Also, the sooner the spot is removed the better. Another type of spot is the petroleum based and usually is from gum, or oil from people bring in on the bottom of their shoes from the parking lot or from the outside before entering the office building and gum you can guess where it comes from.

I know I've mentioned before how mats are important outside and inside of each entrance. The petroleum based spots are when we use de-solve-it or lemon oil and when used correctly seem to hit the spot. Other considerations when spotting carpets include cleaning the spot really good and that makes the rest of the carpet dirty.

The dilution of a chemical by using water affects the strength of that cleaning product. When a janitor purchases a concentrated chemical and mixes it with water they use a measuring cup for a proper ratio. This helps so the Tucson janitor doesn't have too little or too much chemical. Too much chemical and it could leave a film on surfaces, and too little won't get the job done. There are some chemical manufacturers that make a premeasured chemical packet that makes it easy to mix with water. Then there are the stations that provide the janitor with premeasured amounts of chemicals for mixing with water. We have used both the station and packets and like both. If you are looking for a commercial janitor call or email us.

I just wrote about dilution, now let's move on and cover how important chemicals are in the cleaning world in Tucson, Arizona. The products used on a daily general cleaning include non-acid bowl, floor, and window cleaners and do a great job. Heavy duty harsh chemicals maybe used from time to time for special cleanings. Reading and following the label before using any product is the smart way to think. Let me give you an example: When using a lemon oil or de-solve-it on carpet it important to pour the product on a towel first and not directly onto the carpet. I had to learn the hard way. So, please be sure to read the directions on the label.

Personal protective equipment, or PPE as it is referred to in the cleaning service business, is very important. Some PPE includes goggles, special eye glasses, gloves, respirators, etc... Safety doesn't cost, it pays.

When a prospect calls or emails us for janitorial services there are several basic steps. First, we do something most companies don't do and that is listen to you. After our initial discussion we can meet with you at your office or give a phone quote. Then at our office we digest all the information gathered and put it through our system. Each property is different and unique, so we factor that in our final bid.

Hygiene and hands in Tucson, Arizona is important for janitor and office cleaning services that is heading into flu season. When we were young we heard to always wash our hands with soap and water then dry them thoroughly, and that is still the same today here in the office's we clean all around Tucson. Here's a fun fact that about 49% of men and 26% of women don't wash their hands after using the office restrooms in the buildings where they work.

Not knowing the germs will stay on your hands for hours and all the things you touch in that time is a lot. We are seeing more and more hand sanitizer bottles in offices and restrooms, and it's great to see. I have heard people using the sanitizer wipes first thing in the morning to clean their phones, key boards, and desks. Gyms are another place where you'll see people spraying and wiping down the weight machines after they use them, which all positive.

Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. is a family owned and operated office cleaning business and not a national franchise janitor service. Our first class office cleaning experience is offered to you at a competitive price. What makes it first class is our employees and the great job they perform year round. Many of our employees have been with us for years and we pay them more than the office cleaning market receives from other office cleaning services.

From the number of people that look for office cleaning work I'd say we have the best of that group of people. Our company cleans offices and business's that are small to medium that are up to around 60,000 square feet. Please note that we don't require a lengthy time on our janitorial agreements. We have designed our systems over the years to give you the client a consistent, quality janitorial experience for a reasonable price. We have been servicing our clients since 1980 and we appreciate them.

Concerning restroom cleaning we know how important it is and how the restroom cleaning affects absenteeism. Our janitors start with the restroom cleaning at many of our accounts for several reasons. The restrooms are cleaned first so if the janitor remembers something missed in the restroom while still there cleaning other areas they can fix the cleaning item missed in the restrooms with out missing a beat. Part of our system for restroom cleaning we use bowl mops and sponges to wipe the inside and outside of the toilet bowl. Then, once the restrooms are cleaned we fill the dispensers in the restrooms: soap, hand towels, toilet paper, and seat covers etc.... The last item when cleaning the restrooms is mopping the floor after sweeping.

When figuring price adjustments for office cleaning and janitorial for buildings in tucson, arizona it will depend on square footages, frequency's, and the occupancy of the office building. Usually the square footage can be the main focus, especially in a large office building where a square footage number is agreed in the contract between the owner and the cleaning company. This way if a tenant moves in or out there is a square foot cost to adjust the monthly bill. Here's an example: On a 125,000 square foot building and a 8,000 square foot tenant moves out, is that the same price reduction percentage as one tenant totaling 90,000 square feet moving out? No, because there are certain fixed costs and the frequencies could change at that point. Many times it is calculated different for each situation, however, with a square foot price established it is a good starting point.

Regular inspections are one of our secrets to our sought after cleaning systems and that has helped us stay in business for 33 years. We are proactive instead of reactive and make our regular inspections even if there wasn't a complaint. For the science part of the inspections we have an inspection sheet that keeps us on track during the inspection and we can make notes on to review later. The art part of the inspection comes from having done the work and being in the cleaning business and seeing things the way an owner or manager would. Then, any items that need attention go through our system to provide you with a high level of service. Thinking of switching janitor companies? Please call us or fill out our online quote form.

September 20th, 2013 Tucson janitor and hard floor cleaning is best with a dry mop, wet mop, and then a damp mop. Also known as double mopping, which is part of our cleaning system. Sweeping and dry mopping are performed first to pick-up loose dirt etc... The the wet mop is used to remove dirt with a mop that has been placed in a mop bucket with chemical and water then mopped on the floor. This is done to break up dirt and suspend it before you damp mop. Now comes the damp mopping that leaves the floor clean when finished. That didn't sound that complicated, however, we just start a new account because the old cleaning company didn't know our system. Remember!!!! When shopping for a cleaning service some companies shop for price and others get the service they want.

The office restrooms here in tucson are smelly waste stations, and the most important area of an office to clean and disinfect. Most business owners and managers realize that a clean restroom reflects on their business and operation to their customers. A concern is frequency, because only cleaning once a week in a well used restroom will most of the time look unclean. Many people have seen it happen, the tucson janitor has just cleaned the restrooms and the next couple of uses can make it look as though no one has cleaned the restroom. We have had accounts that we serviced once a week where we did everything and then mid week did a service on only the restrooms. Something to think about.

The number one janitor for office cleaning and best cleaning janitorial commercial services provides tailor made services in central, east, north, northwest, west, northeast, southeast, south in Tucson, Arizona. The janitor and cleaning crew at Desert Cleaning knows that your office has different cleaning requirements, so we start with our basic services and any additional items that are important to you we list as well. Our company is trained to listen to you for all your concerns and what is important for your offices, or commercial building. Then, we will put a comprehensive cleaning system with our sought after systems using the latest state of the art cleaning janitorial works to provide you with a high level of commercial janitorial service for Tucson.

We use microfiber cloth towels for excellent pickup and prevent cross contamination by using color coded microfiber cloth towels. These have been working in our cleaning system and our staff likes them. Additionally, hospital grade cleaners, or any products you prefer can be applied. Then the vacuum's used can be back pack vacuums and/or traditional vacuums for the best of both and for the best results in your office. We can use several dusting methods to produce a low dust environment for your offices. If you want your office cleaned and not just trash and dash, then call to receive a comprehensive quote at 520-722-6776 or fill out our online form on the homepage.

We're in the beginning of fall with cooler weather and I'm looking forward to the change of seasons and the holiday's. I think we're lucky to live here in Tucson, it is a great place and nice lifestyle. I feel blessed to be in the cleaning business for this long, thanks. During some tours of offices for cleaning services here in Tucson I've had office managers ask why should we go with your service and not a big hire anybody national franchise mill. We don't require a lengthy contract that is almost impossible to get out of for you the customer with the national out of control big companies.

Feel stuck with bad service with a franchise you'll have to put-up with it for the next couple of years I've been told. Sounds bad and is bad for the customer, and the big companies usually have a salesperson that bids low low, promises the moon, gives a few services away for free, then hands it off to one of their franchisee's. They will have to cut corners to have it make a profit, and again this is not a good situation. Also, people I talk to sometimes wish they had never signed with the national cleaning janitorial company.

The trained janitor and office cleaner realize vacuuming helps slow damage to carpet because of particles and oil grinding into carpet fibers, causing wear sooner then later at offices in Tucson . The Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. we recommend that for rooms with light traffic, vacuum the traffic lanes a couple of times a week, and the entire office area once a week or more, and this is only one example. Offices with heavy traffic need the floors to be vacuumed daily or more, then the entire area several times a week, or more than that if needed, again there are variables.

The janitor should know that up to three passes will be enough for light traffic area's, and five to seven passes will be needed for heavily used rooms in your offices and commercial cleaning. Then the janitor or office cleaner in advance in Tucson knows vacuuming may not be effective enough if they don't utilize a commercial vacuum, or the right backpack vacuum for your office. Our management crew at Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. suggests a vacuum with excellent suction, high amps, and healthy beater bars, that beat the carpet and loosen ground in dirt and impediments.

Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. in Tucson has as part of our sought after system not to disturb or move any papers on desks when cleaning or performing janitorial services at an office building. Also, the janitor or cleaner when they see an item next to a trash can, or on top and they are not sure if it's trash or something of importance, our policy is "when in doubt, leave it" it's easier than getting in a dumpster the next day and hoping the trash truck didn't come already.

The Tucson janitor and office cleaner for Desert Cleaning Janitorial Services, Inc. uses a proper system for mopping . One of the first things is the system requires the janitor to keep a clean mop bucket, wringer and mop, because it makes a difference. Included in the mix is the rinsing and wiping out the bucket and wringer, and changing the mop head regularly are all part of being organized in a system.

Window cleaning here in Tucson for office buildings is usually done twice a year and you guessed it, it's that time of year. The summer rains are over and fall is here, so call us to schedule an appointment.

Trigger spryer technology is improving, however, certain chemicals can still cause the sprayer to gum-up and stop working, and it's never a good time. The trigger sprayer and bottle is used for our glass cleaner and we have had good good result's using them. The Desert Cleaning purchasing department buy's the glass cleaner in a highly concentrated form, and mix's it with water in the bottle before the trigger sprayer goes on. With that being said, let's move on and talk about the paper towels in the restroom work excellent to clean mirrors and windows. After spraying the glass surface then wipe clean with paper towels. Start with the corners and then the rest of the surface. If the mirror or glass is really dirty then a second pass will be required.

September 13th, 2013 Tucson's best office cleaners and acid bowl chemicals for toilets. I know here in Tucson there are mainly two types phosphoric, or hydrochloric acid bowl cleaners, and should be used only as directed on the bottle, because these are not neutral cleaners and can be harmful if not used properly. The number one janitor knows the acid bowl cleaners aren't meant to be used every day, because it's over kill and not necessary. They will also damage most surfaces in any office building. Then Desert Cleaning janitorial services inc, has a clean concept that is to rarely use bleaches or acids because of these facts. In future articles I'll talk about bleaches and how damaging they are if used incorrectly.

Tucson leader in commercial cleaning services and customer satisfaction. The cleaning systems for business and quality control are unmatched here in Tucson, Arizona. When the office manager or property manager gives us the cleaning specifications we'll make it part of our contract. During the tour or walk through we'll find out the square footage, how many times a week, day or night service, and point of contact for that business or office. Back at our office it will help in figuring the cost of service to get the job completed, so everyone wins.

Regarding square footage it is important to find out. Asking the office manager is the first step and if they don't know we count ceiling tiles, floor tiles, or walk off the outside of the building to get an idea of the square footage which is used to calculate a final price. The information that is gathered then comes together in our proposal to you and is both an art and science. When deciding remember that some companies shop for price and others get the service they want here in tucson.

Tucson, Arizona shopping center we do outside cleaning and offer these services. Some of the services for shopping centers are: Removing the trash liners in the front trash cylinders and replace the liners, scanning the parking lot, bushes, and all around the property for trash, picking-up loose items around the dumpsters, dusting window sills on vacant suites, spot mopping spills on the concrete, and other services the owner, or property manager may request. In addition we also service office parking lots and any parking lots including medical. Hurry and fill out our online quote form, and if you have questions, or would like us to come to your office we \'ll give you a free comprehensive quote. Our management team is easy to work with and soon your janitorial worries will be gone.

Tucson janitor and office cleaning should be aware of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS,) it is a written sheet that provides the product users and emergency personnel, like firemen, with information and procedures needed for handling and working with chemicals that they are using in the office. Concerning the MSDS formats just so you know they vary and they outline the physical and chemical properties of the product on the label or sheet for the product.

Also, they list potential hazards associated with the substance (health, storage cautions, flammability, radioactivity, reactivity, etc...), list emergency actions, and sometimes include manufacturer identification. The address, MSDS date, along with emergency phone numbers are included as well. We keep on the wall by our front office door a folder with the MSDS in it in case of fire the firemen will know what's in our office. This just a taste of the MSDS and I hope you enjoyed.

September 6th, 2013 To pick-up from where I left off from last week I want to talk about the number one complaint for office cleaning, janitorial services which is dusting, or lack of dusting. This is for Tucson and everywhere there are offices in the United States. Our Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. of Tucson, Arizona will properly dust each office using what we refer to as a dusting loop, separate from the other loops in our system for cleaning offices. To do this the janitor will make a separate loop through your office and concentrate on dusting and all the details like: Not disturbing papers on desks, moving certain items, but not others, however, we take the lead from you on what to not touch and we go by the saying " when in doubt, don't touch it." . Knowing this method works best and keeps our clients happy is what it is all about.

Depending on the square feet or size of an office building, separate restroom carts work perfect for restroom cleaning. The cart is extremely important because you can have all your cleaning supplies, restroom consumables, and a receptacle for the trash so you don't have to keep back tracking back to the janitors closet. Then mops, bucket/wringer, and brooms fit on the cart too. To store the bowl mops we use large plastic cups on the cart to put the bowl mops and sponges in, so they don't get everything wet.

Our carts will fit mop buckets with wheels or no wheels, we like to use the buckets with wheels for the times you need to take the bucket off the cart. Large office buildings make it possible to preposition supplies like toilet paper etc. every few floors to restock the cart with so the operate runs smooth. Office buildings with multiple restrooms it is our system to use one person per cart for to clean the restrooms and the elevators. This method works great and includes accountability. Also, the small executive restrooms in a suite are included and the restroom cleaner would be responsible to clean them, unless there are other circumstances.

I've been asked before to describe Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc.. That's easy: Reasonable fees, no lengthy contracts, and consistent service. The reasonable fees means we aren't an outlier, high or low. I have seen bids go for less than it would cost to pay someone minimum wage to do the job. I wonder where they'll make money? You guessed it, by cutting corners and services. Years ago here in Tucson there was a parking lot sweeping company that was getting most of the work. Everyone, including the property managers were wondering how they could do it so cheap. It was finally discovered that they weren't sweeping every night they were contracted for and they imploded.

It's happening in the janitorial service business. A large national cleaning company has a salesman go around giving low prices and when they get the lengthy contract they hand it off to a franchisee who struggles to service the account. Just like I mentioned earlier, where will they make money? Same answer. Next, let's talk about lengthy contracts and who benefits. How does the office building owner benefit? It's similar to a mobile phone two year contract. Try to get out of one. I have had managers tell me they can't get out of the cleaning contract and on top of that they are receiving poor service, ouch!!!!!!! The first two topics mentioned are a nice segue into the last topic which is consistent service. How do we provide consistent service? Simple, we pay our people more than the other janitor companies and they stay with us, no revolving door, so you the customer benefit.

I want to quickly talk about paper hand towels that are used in the restroom. They come in two styles, folded and roll. Here in Tucson C-fold and multi-fold are the most common folded style. Roll towels, you guessed it, come in rolls. The folded towels have to have the right size box and placed properly to not over loaded the box or the towels will come out disheveled, a real waste. Next on the list, is toilet paper, and like I mentioned above toilet paper is high on the list for important items for obvious reasons. We see many businesses use the standard size rolls like you use at home in your bathroom. Business's that have many employees there are the jumbo sizes 12-18 inch diameter that a larger facility would need, because of the usage.

In Tucson since we live in a dust bowl, our janitors in some offices after sweeping include a dry or dust mop loop. The best way to dust mop is to keep the mop on the floor and make u-turns at the end of each pass and then the janitor should empty the mop on average every 999 square feet by lifting the mop off the floor a few inches and shaking it firmly to drop the loose impediments. Never bang the dust mop against wall, but use a brush to get the best cleaning results of the mop. Then we retreat the mop by using a retreat spray at least 12 hours before the next use in an office building here in Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson's best janitor and the removal of gum from flooring. Does that make since, but there are two methods used in our sought after cleaning systems, they are solvent and freezing for tar and gum removal. We like and use the solvent method in our system to remove tar or gum from carpet and we have had excellent success using this method. The solvent will soften and dissolve the gum, making it easy to remove from the carpet or flouting, but be careful and read the label first and know the type of flooring you are using it on. The freezing method freezes the gum hard as a rock and allows the janitor, or cleaner to just lift the gum off the carpet here in Tucson. The solvent method we use to remove tar and grease that shoes pickup in the parking lot and bring into the office building. Mats at the front door help tremendously in cleaning shoes and keeping the attached flooring clean. Having mats both inside and outside the front door is the best situation to protect your flooring, well almost. Our signature and sought after cleaning method includes double mopping of hard surface floors and makes a huge benefit to you the customer, just ask us to include it in our cleaning proposal. This isn't how other companies in Tucson mop, and that's why there is a difference in our cleaning compared to other cleaning services in central Tucson.

August 30th, 2013 Number one system to kill odor causing bacteria or mold & mildew in restrooms is to routinely clean with a disinfectant in the restrooms and kitchen areas of any office. Our system includes in and out of toilets, urinals, stalls, sinks & counters, trash cans, floors, and touch surfaces. Often overlooked is the floor drain in the restroom which are a source of unpleasant odors, so is urine on the floor and urinals that weren't flushed after every time they are used. Some other janitor services like to soak their mops in a bleach solution, we like to change mop heads frequently to help with odor control in the restrooms an kitchens.

We are careful when using bleach anywhere, bleach can discolor and ruin surfaces etc..., and I have been told when mixed with urine or ammonia it can be toxic mix and should be used only after reading the directions. One area bleach is good for is sinks that are coffee stained and for cleaning grout in some tile floors in certain situations. Let's go back to the floor drain in the restroom and how to get rid of the foul odor it can produce. Simply pour water down the drain until the odor is blocked.

The janitor's closet where the cleaning crew has equipment, chemicals, and products the owner consumes in the restrooms are stored. Some of our accounts where the janitor's room is part of anther room, especially in a building where there isn't a designated cleaning storage closet gets frustrating, especially when sharing the room and the cleaning crew comes in and a vacuum is missing. Most cleaning rooms have a water hose and sink to fill and empty a mop bucket and a small area for a vacuum and a trash bin on wheels etc.

I have been on building inspections for a bid and I have been amazed at how unorganized and dirty the cleaning rooms are kept from the current janitorial service. Some items I have seen are mop buckets that are black when the original color was yellow, makes you think how clean your offices and restrooms are. Pride of ownership is lacking and your office is not being cleaned properly call or email us, you'll be glad you did!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Central and east Tucson offices the damp mopping and wet mopping are the two basic methods of mopping hard surface floors, after sweeping for larger debris. Then dry mopping to get the light dust and dirt. Followed by damp mopping which is a mop that has been soaked in chemically treated water then wrung out before mopping the floor to lift and suspend the rest of the dirt on the floor. The spot mopping is a maintenance method and saves time. When wet mopping start with a mop that is not wrung out as much as a damp mop, so it can remove spots and stains easier. In some situations the wet floor signs are needed for safety. Also in our toolbox is a 20 gallon wet/dry vacuum that can be used after wet or dry mopping.

Our staff in Tucson office cleaning and janitorial services knows a properly cleaned office should leave your offices with a clean disinfected pleasant odor that welcomes people to your office and makes them want to come back and tell others about their experience they had and are having. Most everybody has heard about first impressions and it applies to the Tucson office janitor cleaning market too.

Office managers think they have a clean office when in reality just a few things can leave a questionable impression on your customers and visitors. Here's some examples: In the lobby part of our system is to straighten chairs, magazines and give it a thorough vacuuming, with detail dusting included, so it showcases an organized clean offices that will make you proud. Our copied janitorial cleaning systems offers what some companies don't, items for example are the front door glass, vacuuming mats and disinfect the reception counter and including a few extra services at each service.

I've been talking about our systems and employees and how great they are in providing you a first class janitorial experience. Let's start with our employee's. First, we pick the best people to join our team and pay them more than other companies pay. They have a better attitude, outlook, experience and get the job done the way you want. It all comes back to you the client and making you happy. Our systems are part of that result. I'll be covering these systems in future articles. We look forward to hearing from you and remember you can fill out our online quote form as well.

August 23rd, 2013 TUCSON JANITOR will strip and refinish tile floors that spray buffing can't bring up to a full shine. Floor stripping removes the old floor finish and refinishing is the process of putting a new finish on the floor. Two janitors are usually required and can cover about 800 square feet per hour as a rule of thumb for just the stripping of the floor.

We use a speed stripper that doesn't require a rinse, but we still rinse the floor. Then we use a quick dry wax that dries in 10 minutes. The speed stripper and quick dry wax saves a lot of time. Most of the time floors don't need to be stripped all the way and just need a good scrub, rinse, and refinish. Remember when putting the floor finish down to only put one or two coats along the walls, so next time you have to strip and wax it will make it easier. Why? Because nobody walks along the wall.

One area that is rarely written about in janitor services is the importance of trash or waste pick-up. This includes changing can liners. An overflowing trash can looks unorganized, but In my opinion the most important thing is the waste that has foul odors and creates an unsanitary condition. We have a number of accounts that we clean once a week or every other week because of their companies budget, but in an ideal world trash should be taken out daily.

Back in the day when emptying and wiping ashtrays was put of the janitor services it made for a messy, stinky trash pick-up, and going home smelling like I was smoking cigarettes all night. Part of our system is to be aware of items in, on, or around the trashcan that isn't really trash, so we came up with the saying "when in doubt leave it". The most depressing story I've heard is an architect leaving plans in the trash can and the janitor throwing them out thinking it was trash. Next, I wanted to mention how important using the right size can liner and proper installation is in our system.

Large vacuums in tucson designed to vacuum large open areas are rarely used here. These vacuums can be powered by electrical cord or by battery, from what I'm told.. Wouldn't you like to see a battery powered vacuum, just think no plugging or unplugging a cord which means you'll vacuum more square footage per hour then ever. I've heard the pick-up area on the vacuum can be up to 30 inches wide which is perfect for covering a high square footage open area, or long hallways. Opposite the large vacuums we use small hand held vacuums made for light weight pick-up and upholstery and hard to get places with a regular size vacuum.

Have you seen the vacuums that have a magnetic bar in front to pick-up small metal objects like paper clips and staples before the vacuum sucks them up with a good chance of causing damage to the vacuum. The type of bag used on the vacuum is either cloth or paper and they get the job done. The paper bags are great for accounts that require a cleaner indoor air, like a medical facility, or lab. The cloth bags are perfect for most offices, commercial, mines where there are anly a few carpet areas and mats to vacuum. Years ago I would take the cloth vacuum bags to the quarter wash once a week and empty them, and use the quarter wash vacuums to vacuum my cloth bags out so they would breath better.

Someone told me that was not really necessary, but didn't hurt to do them. I did that on a couple of Royal vacuum's I started the business with and we still use the Royal vacuums in our line-up. Slowly, we have been switching over to Power flight vacuums with great approval from our employees and customer that have all said good things. Most of our broken vacuums go to Kathey's Vacuum and Sew for vacuum repairs and tune-ups. Our floor machines go to Tucson equipment care when they aren't feeling well.

I want to talk about cleaning in tucson, arizona and office janitorial services for central, east, northeast, south, southeast, northwest, and industrial areas by the airport. All of these locations are just some of Tucson covered by desert cleaning janitorial services, inc. and why other start-up companies have copied our good name and reputation. We are lucky on having sought after cleaning systems and know the different details for medical, banks, offices, and commercial cleaning plus industrial will be addressed in detailed for banks and medical in future newsletter's. Want to know how your janitor is cleaning your offices or business?

Take a look at the janitor closet, it should give you an idea if it is clean, organized and ready for the next cleaning that is a good start. Also, the dusting in offices and the restrooms, which is over looked by many cleaning services here in Tucson, but can give you a clue. We always use a contract or agreement that is between the owner and us that has many of the details that need to be understood. In addition, we occasionally sub-contract floor work out and that has been great for all involved.

The number one janitor in Tucson, or best office cleaning service for commercial office and business space offers services in the central, east, north, west, northeast, southeast, and by the airport. The janitors at Desert Cleaning realize that your office or business has many cleaning requirements, so we offer the basic services and any additional items that are important to you all listed in our agreement. Then we listen to you and all your concerns and areas of importance for your business, or commercial offices. We will put a comprehensive cleaning program and our sought after systems using the latest state of the art cleaning applications to provide you with a high level of commercial janitorial service here in Tucson, Arizona.

We'll use microfiber cloths for excellent pickup and to prevent cross contamination. They have color coded microfiber cloth towels that work great!!!!!! At your request, Desert Cleaning janitorial services will use Green products that aren't as harsh and recycled paper products. Hospital grade cleaners, or any products you prefer will be used, because every office and business is different. Then on the subject of vacuuming, we'll use back pack vacuums and upright vacuums so we have the best of both worlds. Desert Cleaning uses several dusting methods to ensure a low dust environment for your business and offices. Call or email us, you'll be glad you did!!!!

The subject came up the other day about how important entrance mat's are in helping control the dirt that comes from the outside into your commercial business. Using entrance mats you are saving wear and tear on the tile and carpet, because of about 80% of dirt will come off a persons shoes. Also, it is easier for the janitor or office cleaner to remove by dry mopping, wet mopping, and vacuuming the mats and when worn throw them away. The best is to have the janitor place mats on the inside and outside of all the entrances. Just fill out our on-line quote, or call us with your questions.

August 16th, 2013 Window washing for the commercial buildings in Tucson is mainly for appearance. Clean windows are one of the first things customers and clients see when entering your building. Here in Tucson most office buildings the janitor will schedule the window cleaning twice a year, once after the winter rains and once after the summer rains.

Then between each cleaning the janitor touches-up the windows as Desert Cleaning Tucson

needed. Sometime the windows just need to be dusted, along with the sills. Other times birds may have made a mess and the janitor can clean just that area.

Entrance doors are cleaned by the janitor nightly without a doubt, because of the usage and fingerprints. The janitor uses a razor sharp scrapper for removing items stuck to the window. One of the things a janitor does is use a window mop to wet the window before the squeegee is used. After the squeegee run then the janitor will use a towel to touch-up remaining wet areas on the window.

The Tucson janitor spot vacuums and complete vacuums in office buildings. Back in the day before vacuums rugs had to be taken outside and beaten until all the dust and dirt was gone. Then in 1890 the vacuum was invented with the same concept as today's vacuum cleaner. By regular vacuuming it keeps the sharp grit and other objects from cutting and wearing out the carpet sooner. Vacuuming helps dust control, because every time someone walks on a dirty carpet a invisible dust bellow enters the air. we have mostly upright vacuums with mini vacuums for detailing. Spot vacuuming for the janitor means traffic area's and complete vacuuming means to vacuum an entire area moving as many items as possible.

Here are some janitor tips when spotting carpets. Start with the weakest chemical and don't over wet the spot. The janitor will gently rub the carpet to protect the fibers. To break down oils and tar use a little solvent in a towel first and be sure to read all labels. Another thought to remember is the carpet may not look the same when finished, or may resurface in a few weeks.

Vacuums that have straight suction are more unique than an upright vacuum. With the straight suction there is a hose with a wand and attachments that gets in hard to reach places that is impossible for the upright vacuum. The most common type of straight suction vacuums are the wet-dry vacuums and the back pack vacuums. We have a 20 gallon wet dry vacuum that has been a work horse for us. We have a couple of back pack vacuums in the mix as well.

We will email you our bid for your review and approval and have our janitors ready. After you decide to go with our services then we'll agree on a start date and when to pick-up the contract, key's and alarm code for the building and we'll coordinate our office cleaners and put our systems to work. Desert Cleaning sends monthly invoice for services at the first of the month for that month and they are due on the first of the next month. Then we include in our bid a monthly cost and a per service cost for your benefit and knowledge of the service and time you will be receiving. Irregular services maybe billed separately, or added on to the monthly invoice depending on the time of the month. Then on the issue of supplies in our contract they can be billed differently.

The common way is we supply all the chemicals and equipment for the office cleaning, and the owner supplies all the items they consume, an example: seat covers, toilet paper, and soap etc...

Another tconsideration with the supplies is for us to provide everything and include them in one total price, so the monthly bill is the same every month and it seems to work well at the few accounts that we have it set-up with. Also, Desert Cleaning can supply all the owner consumables and bill each month for those supplies, so some months the bill would be higher.

August 8th, 2013 Commercial office cleaning services for Tucson, Arizona is number one for Desert Cleaning janitorial, inc.. We use our 33 years experience and the new innovations on the market to stay ahead of the competition and give you the best possible service that we can. Commercial business's are partly judged by their cleanliness and appearance, and we'll do our part in keeping your offices looking their best. We want your customers to feel good and enjoy their experience at your office.

And it it starts with the bid process and the right price in the office cleaning commercial business here in Tucson. Figuring a bid is an art not a science and this is hard for for new janitorial companies setting up shop here. Let's go through the process of bidding. Let's start with the bid walk-through where the information gathering begins. Desert Cleaning uses our own forms that we have developed over the years and are part of our system when doing a walk-through with a building owner, property manager, or office manager. This form keeps us on track and reminds us of all the services to be checked-off. Then the same form we use for the walk-through is set-up to help our operations manager at the first cleaning of the office building.

Usually, the office manager or property manager will have cleaning specifications, and we'll make it part of our agreement. On a bid walk through we find out the square footage, how many times a week, day or night service, and point of contact... Then when we are at our office it will help in figuring the cost of service to get the job completed. The square footage is important to find out and we start by asking the office manager and if they don't know we count ceiling tiles, floor tiles, or walk off the outside of the building to get an idea of the square footage. All of the information gathered then comes together in our final proposal to you. Don't forget that some companies shop for price and others get the service they want.

Many times a property manager or office manager will put it out to bid every year to see what the market is doing and their current service cost, or for their budget for the coming fiscal year for their company. Their offices may need an initial cleaning, so we'll discuss that during the walk through and may charge them for it, or include it to try and win the bid for our company. Our system we use when figuring a bid includes labor and materials, labor costs, supplies, overhead, supervision, insurances and bond, and everything it takes to get a cleaner there to get the cleaning work finished in a professional manner.

Once it is completed the bid will be emailed to you for your review and acceptance. When you decide to go with our company then we'll agree on a start date and pick-up the contract, key's and alarm code for your commercial office building. Also we will email our monthly bill for services at the first of the month for that month, so there is plenty of time to send a check.. Our agreement we have a monthly cost and a per service cost.. Then we include a section for irregular services like windows and floors with a cost of services. Also, we leave an open area for additional information at the bottom.

When vacuuming at offices, and other janitorial cleaning accounts the vacuuming is important and the type of vacuum used. We have been using an eight pound upright vacuum that works great. Starting with the janitor or cleaner making sure the traffic lanes and open areas are vacuumed thoroughly. After that, the cleaner or janitor vacuums around desks, moving small item's like chairs, trashcans, shoes etc. Then, an occasional detail vacuuming with a mini vacuum keeps the offices cleaner.

sWe service and clean our vacuum's regularly and it shows. Other concerns when vacuuming that are extremely important are the vacuum cord and making sure that it doesn't mark the walls and wear the corners down. In some cases we have bought the corner wall protectors and they seem to work. Running the vacuum into base boards and furniture doesn't make any sense either, but I see it all the time on bid walks. It comes down to working smart and doing the job right, don't you agree?

Since we live in a dust bowl we think feather dusters, when used properly, are the most efficient way to keep dust buildup on all horizontal surfaces to keep them free of dust, and be cost effective at the same time. There are other dusters, such as lambs wool and synthetic dusters that may do a sufficient job in dusting open flat areas, however nothing can get into hard to get places like a feather duster’s delicate feather tips do when used the correct way. Desert Cleaning use's feather dusters and sometimes we use a damp microfiber towel or bar mop towel that work too.

The best method for killing odor causing bacteria or mold & mildew in restrooms is to regularly clean with a disinfectant in the restrooms in the first place. This is especially important in and out of toilets, urinals, stalls, sinks & counters, trash cans, and floors here in Tucson, Arizona, central and east. The floor drains in the restrooms are a source of unpleasant odors, so is urine on the floor and urinals that weren't flushed. I know other companies like to soak their mops in a bleach solution, we like to change mop heads frequently to help with odor control. Also you have to be careful when using bleach anywhere, bleach can discolor and ruin surfaces etc..., and I have been told when mixed with urine or ammonia it can be toxic mix that I don't want to find out about. Bleach is good for sinks that are coffee stained and for cleaning grout in tile floors.

Many of the concerns I hear while on a cleaning janitorial tour are the same from the property and office managers. Our system cleans an account the right way, then our company includes all of the small details that are usually over looked by many companies in the Tucson janitorial services for office buildings. Let me give you some examples: straightening lobby magazines and straightening conference room chairs, putting trash cans back where you found them, and changing the can liner frequently and not waiting to be told. Our Cleaning Company cares how your suite looks and clean smart, not just in and out of your building, also known as trash and dash. So, if you are looking for a honest local cleaning service that has been in business for a long time then call us or fill out our online quote, you'll be glad you did.

August 2nd, 2013 The area cleaning and team cleaning concepts that are used in Tucson, Arizona in the janitor business. Both concepts are the two basic systems we have used for janitorial work or office cleaning in the Tucson area. The team cleaning system has each member of the team perform a function and area cleaning is where one person is responsible for an area and does all of the cleaning tasks.

We have tried each system and they each have pro's and con's to their concept. In the team cleaning method each member should get very good at their office cleaning task. The team cleaning system is mainly used in large buildings that require over 25 hours a night in cleaning the total office building. The system used in area cleaning has the janitor or office cleaner take all the cleaning supplies with him , or her on their trash bucket on wheels on the first cleaning loop. And when they come back to sweep, mop, and vacuum that will finish the cycle.

In the area cleaning concept security and quality control are easier because the responsibility is on the area cleaner, so it is not a problem. Using the team cleaning method we found to be inefficient in time and the good feeling of a job done right. In addition to the above mentioned concerns with team cleaning one person can demoralize the rest of the team and then management has a real problem with supervision. Our choice a long time ago was area cleaning over team cleaning and enjoy the system works. What type of system does your current service use?

We have tested in the Tucson janitor and office cleaning services using metal cleaners and polishes out in the field. Over the years metal polishes not only clean and remove soil from metal surfaces they they protect the metal and leave a high shine. Many of the metals in buildings today are chrome or stainless steel and still need to be cleaned and polished for a great look. We have tried lemon oil to clean drinking fountains, but it doesn't take much lemon oil to leave a shine and can appear greasy. When using lemon oil if the janitor uses too much product it will attract dust and leave finger prints as well as being greasy. The end result is we like the metal cleaners in the spray cans and until a new product surfaces on the market we will stick with our current system. If you have any ideas on cleaning let us know, thanks.

Tucson janitorial services start with a tour of your office for business cleaning with our sought after checklist. We have been asked many times what the difference is between Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. janitorial office cleaning and a national franchise that has no concern for Tucson and the central, east office buildings in the old pueblo. Janitorial services and office cleaning services that we provide don't require a lengthy contract that is hard to terminate. Many times an office manager has said that these national franchise contracts are impossible to deal with.

They are getting bad service and have to put up with it for the next couple of years because of a lengthy contract doesn't sound right. Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc has heard this from office managers that the national companies usually have a salesman that bids low, promises everything, gives some services away, then hands it off to one of their franchisee's who will have to cut corners to have it make any money. We are still an old fashion janitorial company that provides excellent service and at the end of the day that makes you happy. Franchised janitorial services often have a long list of services and then doesn't have the qualified janitors or crews. Our company specializes in small to medium size office and business buildings.

Tucson janitor service and office cleaning services realize how important gloves are in the cleaning service for offices. Tucson janitor knows gloves should always be worn when on the number one cleaning for offices, without doubt in the restrooms and when empting trash the tucson janitor needs protection. The Tucson janitor will be changing gloves from the bathrooms to clean the rest of the office building which helps against cross-contamination. The glove market has many types of gloves, however two basic types are the disposable and reusable gloves used here in Tucson, Arizona for the janitor.

We have found over the years that our office cleaners each have their own likes, and so as long as the glove works and we approve the gloves. Also, when using a reusable glove we wash them just like you would wash your hands, and save them for the next use the cleaning schedule requires cleaning in the office cleaning. Next, the disposable gloves are ok, however, they can rip easy and defeat the purpose of wearing the gloves in the first place in the Tucson janitor market. Please go to our on line quote on our homepage for fast results, or give us a call.

Janitor spotting carpets in the Tucson cleaning janitorial service business, and commercial offices is often included in the contract price at each account. At Desert Cleaning our contract is month to month, unless you want a longer term for any reason. Once we notice a carpet spot we try to figure out what caused the spot first. If you don't, you could make it worse and have a bigger problem. What's common many times is the spots in Tucson's commercial offices are from coffee, or soda, which are water based, and can be removed with a variety of cleaners, and best to clean right away.

The other common type of spot is petroleum based and usually comes from gum, or grease people bring in on the bottom of their shoes from the parking lot or from the outside before entering the office building. This is where mats are important in and out of each entry door, but I'll talk about this in another article. For petroleum based spots we use deolve-it or lemon oil and when used correctly seem to do the job. For a free online quote please visit our homepage, or give us a call. We provide janitor services to most areas of Tucson and look forward to hearing from you.

Let's talk about hand hygiene in Tucson, Arizona janitorial services because it is still a real problem for Tucson, Arizona office workers and guests. We know from being a kid to always wash your hands with soap and water then dry them properly, and the same is still true today here in the office's we clean. Half of men and a quarter of women don't wash their hands after using the restrooms in public bathrooms. Then the germs can stay on your hands for many hours and all the things you touch in that time adds up. Advances have been made with hand sanitizers here in Tucson in many business's and personal use. I have seen people carry the pocket size sanitizer and use the sanitizer wipes to keep their area clean.

We have day porter services at Desert Cleaning here in tucson. Our day porter service has a cleaner, janitor or day porter picking up trash around all the buildings, parking lot and in the landscaping and around the dumpster's in back. Our day porter empties all the outside trash containers and replace the liners as needed one to seven times a week. Other duties include dusting window sills, sweeping out corners that collect trash, and debris and hosing sots off the side walks. Day porter services can be provided at office buildings, commercial buildings, and medical coplexes. Please email us if you have questions.

July 26th, 2013 Tucson office cleaning knows the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a written document that gives the product users and emergency personnel with information and procedures needed for handling and working with chemicals that they are using or about to use.

The MSDS formats vary, so they mostly outline the physical and chemical properties of the product on the label or sheet, list potential hazards associated with the substance (health, storage cautions, flammability, radioactivity, reactivity, etc...), list emergency actions, and sometimes include manufacturer identification, address, MSDS date, along with emergency phone numbers and I think that covers most of the sheet with brevity.

Tucson office cleaning market has heard "Care-Free Floor" is a myth, and that's true. I have never seen a floor that is maintenance free even though claims have been made by manufacturers I have seen over the years. In Tucson, floor's have exposed to dirt, oil, soda, coffee and water, plus the debris from bottoms of shoes coming in from the outside. Other black marks and scuffs etc... can take a toll on any flooring. If you ever hear of a maintenance free floor please send me an email, I'd love to hear from you. Carpet spotting, vacuuming, dry mopping, wet mopping and all of the other tasks needed to maintain office flooring is required. Mats are also a good idea since the majority of dirt on a persons shoe comes off on the mat.

Desert Cleaning is locally owned and operated and not a large franchise that skips the personal touch. We offer a high end office cleaning experience at a reasonable cost. When I say high end I'm talking about our employees and the great job they do on a daily basis. Most of our employees have been with us for years and we pay them more than the office cleaning market here in Tucson gets.

There is a certain number of people that look for office cleaning work and we have the best of that pool. We clean offices and business's that are small to medium in size up to around 50,000 square feet. In addition we provide the day porter services for shopping centers and office parking lots. Also, we don't require a lengthy time on our contracts, unless you want one. All of these systems have been designed over the years to give you the customer a consistent, quality janitorial experience at an affordable cost.

Tucson's choice janitorial services and office cleaning will choose to blow dry hands or towel dry hands for the janitorial cleaning industry to save money. This topic has been examined and documented before that the paper towel to dry hands is the cleanest hygienic way to dry hands in the commercial choice office setting. The paper hand towels help remove bacteria and can help prevent the spread of germs etc...

Also, most people prefer paper towels for some reason. The drying with a paper hand towel is as important as washing your hands with soap and water then rinsing with warm to hot water.. When a jet air hand dryer blows the air is carrying microorganisms all around the room and settling on all surfaces. The property manager should determine what type of towel do the tenants want, and what helps prevent sickness and time off work at the office building. All good thoughts and questions the decision makers for an office building should decide on what is best, or number one in Tucson, Arizona. So which is better? In my opinion it's clear the paper hand towels are the way to go in the office restrooms.

July 12th, 2013 Tucson, Arizona commercial cleaning and janitorial services concepts pro use microfiber towels instead of white cloth towels in most cleaning environments in the janitorial service business. At first we were reluctant, but these towels work much better than the cloth towels that we have used for so many years and still use. Microfiber towels are made of densely woven manmade fibers and come in a variety of colors for cross contamination. Microfiber towels have fibers that are excellent for catching dust, bacteria, and works best when wet for sure. The microfiber towels are more absorbent and can hold many times their weight in water, so they are to do a better cleaning job as we have experienced. Desert Cleaning has been using the micro fiber towels for a few years and really like how much better they are compared to the white towels we used since I started the business in 1980 here in Tucson, Arizona. We plan on keeping an inventory of the white towels because they are good for certain applications, example: Applying lemon oil, or for wiping the excess steel cleaner from drinking fountains.

Tucson janitor knows the best effective system for killing odor causing bacteria or mold & mildew in restrooms is to regularly clean with a disinfectant when cleaning. Desert cleaning knows this is especially true in and out of toilets, urinals, stalls, sinks & counters, trash cans, and floors here in Tucson, Arizona for restroom cleaning and janitor service. The floor drains are a source of unpleasant odor in restrooms, so is urine on the floor by the urinal and urinals with sitting urine in the men's restroom. There are companies that like to soak their mops in a bleach solution when old, however, we like to change mop heads frequently and do a better janitor job. In addition, you have to be careful when using bleach because anything it touches can have a negative effect. Last, bleach can discolor and ruin surfaces and I have been told when mixed with urine or ammonia it can be toxic and most companies want to avoid this problem.

Janitor, office cleaner all use the few types of soap that are used in the commercial cleaning business in Tucson, Arizona. The bar soap you use at home is rarely seen in the commercial office cleaning industry, but you might see it in a shop restroom. In Tucson in our business powdered soap we have used in mines we have cleaned, and also factories for it's excellent scrubbing benefits for greasy hands etc.. . Next,, I'd like to talk about liquid hand soap which we see the most in office restrooms around Tucson. The commercial hand liquid soap is packaged in dispensers, or bottles that can be easily refilled and save money.

The janitor contract that between the owner of the office and the cleaning company have many of the details that need to be covered, so there are no misunderstandings once service is started. After seeing your offices and gathering all the information many times the owner wasn't aware of some of the cleaning items we bring up that the current service has overlooked, or didn't know about. An example would be supplies and how many ways they can be treated: One way is the owner pays for the items they consume like: Toilet paper, hand towels, soap seat covers etc... Here's a main item that separates Desert Cleaning Janitorial and office cleaning is the length of time on the agreement. We don't require a lengthy multi year contract, unless you want one. Are you thinking of switching janitorial companies? Then go to our home page and fill out our online form, or give us a call and let's review your needs.

Tucson janitor, with top quality cleaning services for a variety of businesses, shopping centers, commercial offices, and industrial complexes for 33 years in business, and three generations of dedication, that's Desert Cleaning. We have the finest talent and experienced janitors and office cleaners that our job pool has to offer here in Tucson, Arizona, and there's a reason.. Our company is a full service, family-operated company dedicated to providing our accounts with high end janitorial services. With our sought after systems everything flows smoothly at each account. Knowing when other cleaning companies have a job they can't handle, they usually refer them to Desert Cleaning janitorial services inc.. If you have questions please let us know.

July 5th, 2013 Price adjustments for office cleaning around tucson, arizona vary on square footages, frequency's, and services. When square footage is the main factor, mainly in a large office building, usually a square footage price is figured in advance in the contract.

So, if a tenant moves in or out there is a place to start. Why do I sound vague? Let's say you have a 100,000 square foot building and a 5,000 square foot tenant moves out, is that the same price reduction percentage as five tenants totaling 50,000 square feet moving out? No, because there are certain fixed costs.

From my experience you can have a square footage price for adjustments, but it is still negotiable. Next, let's talk about frequency of services. This can be how many times a week we service an account, or it could involve changing how often a certain service is performed. An example would be changing the vacuuming from three day's a week to once a week to reduce the cost. Another example would be reducing three day a week services down to one to save money. All these adjustment's either up or down you need to do on a case by case basis when figuring a new price.

The Tucson Arizona office cleaning market is all about having the right employees. At our peak we had around 130 employee's one year, and now we have around twelve. We know this number of employees is more manageable and we keep our clients happy. We pay more than the going market to our employees and retain them a lot longer. This has proven to work extremely well for us. We won't be the largest janitor service in Tucson and we are fine with that, it's a matter of been there done that.

Recently I wrote how initial cleaning usually takes twice the time as a routine cleaning in Tucson, Arizona, and have found it to be accurate for office cleaning and janitorial services. What this is about is the initial cleaning would be double the per service cost that it would require for the regular cleaning of your office, restrooms, floors, and trashing.

Then when we submit a bid, we'll give you a monthly cost and a per service cost so you will know how much you are paying for when you contract our services for office cleaning, or day porter. The bill for the initial cleaning would be on the 1st month's billing invoice or statement that we email each month to you and your office. Next, just to let you know we send our bill on the 1st of the month for that month of services. Last, if we supply any of the items you consume it would appear on the monthly bill as a separate item for the previous month. Some of our accounts that just pay a monthly dollar amount with all the supplies that you consume ( toilet paper, hand towels. soap etc...) included in the monthly cost of services for office cleaning.

Here are a few mopping tips I'd like to share with you, so you do a better job mopping and hopefully keep from getting hurt. Many times an inexperienced janitor will hold the mop stick to far in front of the body which causes the body to strain. Then, we know that mopping in a figure eight or side to side is better than front to back pattern. Keeping the arms and hands close to the body, instead of swing it out as far as you can, does a better job and keeps the janitor from maybe getting hurt. It's a matter of working smarter, not harder.

The restroom cleaning is important and the restroom cleaning as it relates to absenteeism is something to consider when hiring a new janitor. Desert Cleaning start's with the restroom cleaning at most accounts when we are cleaning the offices. Restrooms are cleaned first so if we remember an item missed in the restroom while still there cleaning we can remedy the cleaning item missed in the restrooms. In our system for restroom care we use bowl mops and sponges and wipe the inside and outside of the bowl and found this to work the best. After cleaning the restrooms we fill the restroom dispensers: soap, hand towels, toilet paper, and seat covers. In Tucson the number one janitor and office cleaning is right here and has many concepts.

June 28th, 2013 Hand towels are not same. There is an antibacterial paper towel that helps to reduce bacterial contamination. It's light green in color and has a dry touch. It kills 99.99 percent of bacteria on wet hands. I've heard these hand towels are used in the food industry.

Carpet cleaning myths are sometimes just that, a myth. A common one is carpets should be cleaned as little as possible. When you let a carpet go to a long time between cleanings the dirt acts like an abrasive and when people walk on the carpet the dirt acts like a bunch of knives cutting and grinding the carpet. The next myth is steam cleaning ruins carpets.

This falls under what I just talked about. It's similar to your clothes, if you never washed them as opposed washing them after you wear them. Another myth is Vacuuming is only needed once a week. Again, this is similar to what I've been talking about, getting the dirt out of the carpet before it gets ground into the carpet.

A trash cart on wheels is used in larger offices to mainly collect trash. Also, the cart can be used to carry a caddy which holds cleaning supplies etc... Then, an apron many times is attached for additional carrying space. The purpose of putting as much on the cart is to save time from having to go back to the supply room. The main use of the cart is for trash and when full the cart should be pushed the outside before removing the can liner, incase it is leaking. Speaking of can liners, we use 40 x 48s for our carts and found them to be the ideal size. The can liner thickness is important and we use 16 mic's for ours. For the shopping centers we clean we use a trash cart with no wheels and strap it to a hand cart, it's easier to push across parking lots.

Still on the subject of can liners, let's talk about kitchen and desk trash can liners. In the tall kitchen trash cans we use the same can liners as we use in the carts, 40 x 48s. They have enough room and tie-off nicely. When you pull them out they can be used for dumping desk trash into. The desk trash can size we use 30 x 37s can liners which are a lot bigger than the can, but are easier to replace and will hold more trash. The mic's on those are 13 and have been a good fit for Desert Cleaning.

Cleaning and polishing in Tucson for plastics, wood and other surfaces can usually be cleaned and polished with one product, then there are the two step products for certain surfaces. Let's break this down and take a look. When cleaning and polishing wood the first thing to do is be sure it's wood. We have found that furniture polish works in most cases. The office manager may have a special product to use which we have no problem using. Wood beams and paneling are usually treated with Murphy's oil or lemon oil. The bottom line is to follow the label on the product before using.

Tucson janitor service and office cleaning, custodian and many other names. Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc pro concepts are evolving constantly. When you decide to use our services we can at your request have our insurance agent send you copies of our liability insurance and bond. Also we have State Compensation Fund that will issue a certificate as well. We work with in your budget on cost for cleaning services and don't require a lengthy contract unless you want one. We have cleaned business's of all types and each with their own specific requests. The four basic cleaning services are trashing, dusting/detailing, restrooms, and floors. The basic cleaning services apply to most accounts we clean, then the specifics.

sThe bidding process includes a tour of the building or a phone quote. We have no problem giving a phone quote, however, some cleaning services here in Tucson won't give a phone quote. This is good for Desert Cleaning, because even though a phone quote is weak in the possibility of becoming an account in the short term, in the long term it might turn into a nice account. We have experienced this many times over the years.

June 21, 2013 Trigger sprayers in office cleaning have many uses and cost little, so when they stop working they can be thrown away. They come in different sizes depending on it's use. We are always' mindful of the chemical we put in the bottle because the average trigger sprayer is designed for general purpose products and glass cleaners.

Other products and chemicals can cause the sprayer to gum-up and stop working. We use trigger sprayers for our glass cleaner and have had good success. Our purchasing manager purchases' the glass cleaner in a highly concentrated bottle. Then we mix it in the trigger sprayer bottle.

Another benefit is in the field the janitor can refill the bottle with water when the bottle is getting low and still have a workable product. General cleaners are the same way.

Sanitization is one of the lowest levels of germ control. Killing the fewest number of germs, sanitization still reduces the germ count by at least half. Recommended for food service and restrooms is sanitization. Remember, with germs as you clean you remove the soil that feeds them and without food they don't reproduce.

Open area or large vacuums designed to cover large open areas are rarely used in Tucson, Arizona. I have heard they can be powered by electrical cord or by battery. I'd love to see a battery powered vacuum, just think no plugging or unplugging a cord which means you'll cover more square footage per hour. The pick-up area on the vacuum can be up to 30 inches wide which is perfect for covering a high square footage open area. On the other end of the vacuum world there are small hand held vacuums made for light weight pick-up and upholstery. Also, some vacuums have a magnetic bar in front to pick-up small metal objects like paper clips and staples before the vacuum sucks them up. Then the type of bag used on the vacuum is either cloth or paper and both work well. We use paper bags for accounts that require a cleaner indoor air, like a medical facility. Cloth bags are perfect for most offices. When I first started in the business I would take the cloth vacuum bags to the quarter was once a week and empty them. then use the quarter wash vacuums to vacuum my cloth bags out. Then I found out that was not really necessary. That was on a couple of Royal vacuum's I started the business with. We still use some Royal vacuums, however, we have been switching over to Power flight vacuums with great approval from our employees. We use Kathey's Vac and sew for most of our vacuum repairs. The floor machines we take to Tucson equipment care.

There are a couple of new exciting products in the cleaning industry that just came out on the market. The first one which is really cool is a battery powered vacuum with 45 minutes of run time. The battery takes 6 hours to recharge and the price is around $1,200.00 plus extra batteries cost $240.00. I think with the run time at 45 minutes and the high cost, the cordless vacuum just isn't a buy yet. Another new product to surface on the cleaning market is a Clorox product to remove urine stains. This has always been a problem in the men's restroom on the tile below the urinal. We'll test it and let you know how it works.

June 14th, 2013 The number one office cleaning janitorial service concern is security here in Tucson, Arizona. First thing we try and do is use only one door when cleaning an account, it makes it easier to secure only one door.

However, there is an exception sometimes, like the dumpster is out the back door, so we go with the flow and make a note in our file. Security and toilet paper are the two most important items in office cleaning.

I know I keep talking about the number one complaint for office cleaning is dusting, and I have people tell me this a often when I'm going on a bid tour with a building manager at their offices, or facility in Tucson, Arizona. This is true all across the country, not just here in the old pueblo. We know this is true and Desert Cleaning janitorial services makes it a point to properly dust each office using what we call a dusting loop at each building that we clean, this idea is part of our cleaning system here in Tucson, Arizona. Our system works when the janitor or office cleaner dusting your office makes a separate detail loop through your office and concentrates on dusting and details, this is before vacuuming or trashing your office and of course the restrooms were cleaned first. Since we live here in the desert and in Tucson's dust bowl it's a never ending battle with the dust, but if we didn't dust?

Custodial carts work perfect for restroom cleaning here in tucson, arizona. It's great because you can have all your cleaning supplies, restroom consumables, and a receptacle for the trash. Also, mops, bucket/wringer, and brooms. For the bowl mops we use large plastic cups on the cart to put the bowl mops and sponges in. Most carts will fit mop buckets with wheels or no wheels, we like to use the buckets with wheels. In high rise buildings we preposition supplies like toilet paper etc. every few floors to restock the cart with. In the hi rise or the garden style building with multiple restrooms our system is to use one person per cart for x amount of restrooms. If your thinking this is team cleaning it's not, it's area cleaning. If there is a restroom in a suite then the restroom cleaner would be responsible cleaning that restroom.

Paper hand towels for the restroom come in two basic ways folded and roll for the Tucson market. C-fold and multi-fold are the most common for the folded type. The roll towel comes in a roll. Folded towels have to be placed properly and not over loaded in the box or you'll waste towels and the towels will come out in a mess. Next, is toilet tissue, and like I mentioned above toilet paper is high on the list for important items. Most businesses use the standard size rolls like you use at home. Then the are the jumbo sizes 12-18 inch diameter that a larger facility would use.

There are a few types of soap used in the commercial cleaning business in the tucson area. Bar soap is rarely seen in the commercial office cleaning, but mainly used in homes. Powdered soap we have used in mines and factories for it's excellent scrubbing benefits. Last is liquid hand soap which we use the most in office restrooms. Liquid soap comes in dispensers or bottles and can be easily refilled.

June 7th, 2013 The office cleaning janitorial services that we provide in Tucson use an inspection check list when doing a routine inspection at an office building.

The list is one key to having a successful inspection. It keeps us on track during the inspection and gives us a document to refer to later at our office or with the onsite janitor.

Our list is general and not inclusive. Also, each of our accounts have an important items sheet listing all the important items specific to that office:; We use the important items sheet on inspections as well. The following is a partial list for the office cleaning inspection:

As you can see we include both the basic and detail cleaning. When we inspect we do it from the viewpoint of keeping the account clean for the client, and not like we are the clean police ready to catch something negative on the office cleaner. However, we do review any discrepancies with the office cleaner that cleans that office.

Dust mopping in Tucson is important, since we leave in a dust bowl. When we dust mop we keep the mop on the floor and make u-turns at the end of each pass. Then we empty the mop on average every 1,000 square feet by lifting the mop off the floor a few inches and shaking it. We never bang the dust mop against wall, but use a brush to clean it. Last thing we do is retreat the mop by using a retreat spray at least 12 hours before the next use.

I was asked the other day what is spray buffing. Spray buffing is a floor restorer that keeps the floor looking shiny between strip and wax jobs. A small amount is sprayed on the clean floor and then a high speed buffer is used to give the floor that hardened wet look. We have used this method for years. We tried other methods and like the results of spray buffing the best.

The pH of a chemical measures the acid or alkaline in any substance. Chemicals are measured on the pH scale from 0-14. The closer the number is to 0 the more acid the chemical contains. The closer the number is to 14 the more alkaline the chemical contains. Water is in the middle at around 7 and is considered neutral. In practical use acid cleaners like acid bowl cleaners, help to neutralize alkaline soils.

May 31st, 2013 Tucson commercial office cleaning has certain basic needs in Tucson, Arizona that we'll review. Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc is flexible to these needs for example: The length of the contract, supplies, and day or night schedules for your commercial office. Our length of contract is usually month to month, or if you are planning a budget and want to lock in a price we can do that too.

Regarding the supplies, the owner usually supplies the items they consume: hand towels, toilet paper, and soap, with us supplying the chemicals and equipment. Concerning the time schedule we clean day or night 7 day's a week 52 weeks a year, so we can accommodate most clients services. Then, I wanted to mention the restroom cleaning and how important the restroom cleaning is to absenteeism, something to consider.

At Desert Cleaning we start with the restroom cleaning at most accounts when we are cleaning. We do this so if we remember an item missed in the restroom while still there cleaning we can remedy the cleaning item missed. Our system for restroom care we use bowl mops and sponges and wipe the inside and outside of the bowl. Then, we fill the restroom dispensers: soap, hand towels, toilet paper. Tucson's number one janitor and office cleaning is right here in Tucson, Arizona.

The Tucson, Arizona cleaning and janitorial services concepts pro use microfiber cloths instead of white cloth towels in most cleaning environments. It may sound a little crazy, but these towels work much better than the cloth towels. The microfiber towels are made of densely woven manmade fibers and come in a variety of colors. The fibers are excellent for catching dust, bacteria, and works best when wet. They are more absorbent and can hold many times their weight in water, so they are to do a better cleaning job. We have been using the micro fiber towels for a few years and really like how much better they are compared to the white towels we used since I started the business. Desert Cleaning plans on keeping them in our supply inventory and using them out in the field.

Tucson office cleaning and janitorial services, properly done should leave your offices with a clean disinfected smell that welcomes people to your office and makes them want to come back and tell others about their experience. We have all heard about first impressions and it applies to the Tucson office janitor cleaning. Many times people think they have a clean office when in reality just a few things can leave a questionable impression on your clients. Little items like in the lobby we'll straighten chairs and magazines and give it a thorough vacuuming and detail dusting, so it gives an organized appearance . Other cleaning services that some companies overlook are the front door glass, vacuuming mats and disinfect the reception counter and entry way. When I mention the entry way for example: Dusting the immediate outside windows and sills leaves a good first impression.

Recently, here in Tucson I noticed on a bid tour the restroom base tiles were black from a dirty mop and improper mopping. I mentioned to the property manager how we don't slam the mop against the wall tile or baseboards, leaving a mess instead of cleaning one and the property manager was glad to hear the right way to mop after seeing the grout for the baseboard tile in their restrooms was black, and that wasn't the original color either. I explained how we wipe our mop buckets out and change mop heads frequently. Doing the mopping properly goes with what I was talking about above about first impressions.

Tucson, Arizona commercial office cleaning janitorial service has a way to improve the cleanliness of your carpets and the quality of the air inside, regular vacuuming . What a concept, just think, carpet fibers are a trap for dust and allergens and vacuums remove them. Vacuuming soil and dirt keeps it from being ground in and wearing out the carpet. Remember, with dusty carpets that aren't vacuumed, each step a person takes creates a bellow of dust and allergens. So, regular vacuuming will keep your carpets looking great and help them last longer.

Day porter service in Tucson, Arizona for shopping centers is a specialty we have offered since 1993 and celebrate 20 years with pride. Many of the services for shopping centers include: Emptying the trash containers in the front and replace the liners, police the parking lot, bushes, and all around the property for trash, picking-up loose items around the dumpsters, dusting window sills on vacant suites, spot mopping spills on the concrete, and other services the owner, or property manager has that is unique to their center. Desert Cleaning does office parking lots as well. Please fill out our online quote, and if you have questions, or would like us to come to office for a walk through. We're easy to work with and look forward to hearing from you.

Tucson, Arizona office cleaning and janitor service always use a contract that between the owner and the cleaning company that has many of the details that need to be covered, so there are no misunderstandings. After seeing your offices and gathering all the information many times the owner wasn't aware of some of the cleaning items we bring up that the current service has overlooked. Here's an example: Supplies and how many ways it can be handled; One common way is the owner pays for the items they consume like: Toilet paper, hand towels, soap seat covers etc. Another main item that separates Desert Cleaning Janitorial is the length of time for the contract. Our janitorial cleaning company doesn't require a lengthy multi year contract, unless you want one for a budget etc.

Our slogan for our cleaning janitor service sums it all up reasonable prices, no lengthy contracts, consistent quality service. In our contract there is a security clause covering security issues like keys, who we let in the building if they don't have a key. Then, we cover the insurance, bonding and the certificates of insurance upon your request. After that there's the equipment and supplies clause that spells out who provides the supplies. Clause number six is important, it talks about the contract flexibility which means if you or I forget to mention a small cleaning service it's included.

Larger cleaning services like carpet, windows, and strip and waxing floors are an additional expense, unless agreed ahead of time. Next , we have clause's on how we handle inspections, supervision, and cost of service. The cost of service shows the per service cost as well as the monthly cost and when and how we bill. Last item for page one, is the acceptance clause which includes start date and termination provisions. Page two covers details like account name, address, phones, fax, emails, emergency phone numbers, contact person, supplies, square footage, and basic services etc...

We understand that our best advertising is you, and we love your referral's. The under promise and over deliver is part of our system, UPOD. Many companies are trash and dash and offer cheap prices to get your business. We try to do the extras and make you the happy customer. Our homepage has a free online quote, or give us a call, thanks!!!!

Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. is the Tucson janitor, with top quality cleaning services for a variety of businesses, shopping centers, and industrial complexes for over 30 years in business, and three generations strong. Desert Cleaning has the finest talent and experienced janitors and office cleaners that our job pool has to offer here in Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas.. Since our company is a full service, family-operated company committed to providing our accounts with high end janitorial services and with our sought after systems everything flows smoothly. We know when other cleaning companies have a job they can't handle, they usually refer them to Desert Cleaning janitorial and we thank them.

Next week in the newsletter I'll discuss how important regular building inspections are to the retention of accounts. We'll go inside our inspection checklist and make sense of the inspection process. See you next week!!

May 25th, 2013 Tucson janitor service for commercial office cleaning uses color coded mops at some locations. Different color strands in the each mop can be used to indentify it's use, like floor stripping, rinsing, restrooms, kitchens etc... By doing this it helps with cross contamination of mops used in your office building. Now I want to talk about the mop's weight. The common sizes are 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 ounces.

The mop's weight should be sized to the janitor or cleaner who will be using the mop. Also, the mop needs to fit inside the wringer. The mop headbands are usually 1-5 inches and means the type of use it will be given. The tailbands are used on loop end mops and sometimes cut end mops, and they have a band sewn a few inches up to hold the strands in place to get a more even mop on the floor. It is more efficient also by the fact it can be laundered and last maybe ten times longer then a regular mop.

Cotton mops are probably the most common mop used in the janitor business. Basically inexpensive and does the job the cotton mop is popular. It absorbs water equal to two to three times it's weight. Rayon mops can pick up to six times it's weight in water. Rayon mops are good for laying floor finish, however lose half it's strength when wet. Blends are an excellent way to go and combine the of all worlds.

Tucson janitor and office cleaning services use metal cleaners and polishes in Tucson, Arizona. Metal polishes not only clean and remove soil from metal surfaces they they protect the metal as well. Most metal in buildings today are chrome or stainless steel and still need to be cleaned. I have seen lemon oil used to clean drinking fountains, but it doesn't take much lemon oil to leave a shine. If a janitor uses too much product it will attract dust and leave finger prints. We like the metal cleaners in the spray cans, they seem to work the best.

Window and glass cleaners for the janitor and office cleaning companies around Tucson, come in a ready to use liquid form, and in a concentrated liquid form the janitor can dilute with water. Also, dishwashing detergent works as well, and you only need a drop for a gallon of water. Many glass cleaners use ammonia or alcohol as a drying agent and should only be used on glass. There many glass surfaces in most offices: Exterior, interior, interior/Interior, mirrors, conference table tops etc...

All these surfaces will need cleaning and should be on the janitor's check list. Regarding outside windows that have a hard water build-up we have had good luck with acid cleaners and window steel wool, please note: Don't try this unless you know what you are doing. Plus it can be expensive because it will take numerous passes on the glass. Plexiglas is another surface to be aware of because of it's soft surface, it can scratch easily. Use only products that are designed for plexiglas. Depending on the surface area of a widow or mirror, will determine if the janitor should use paper towels or a squeegee after wetting the surface.

The Tucson janitor will select the chemical and dilute it with water for the surface to be cleaned. Then the janitor will also consider the water temperature, contact time, and scrubbing action needed. If the Tucson janitor misses on any of these steps the results of the cleaning will be incomplete. The Tucson janitor wants to be aware of the water temperature and not have it too hot or cold, depending on the job. The reason hot water is effective is it's ability to work with the chemical in dissolving the soiled area. Contact time for the cleaning solution is usually on the label of the product.

Many times the longer the product is on the surface the better, however, the janitor doesn't want the cleaning solution to dry and harden. The main point with contact time is to follow the cleaning product instructions. Next let's talk about the scrubbing action by the Tucson janitor and most cleaning situations need some type of scrubbing action. Scrubbing can include sponges, brushes, towels etc... Most of the chemicals used by the Tucson janitor are concentrated and need to be diluted with water. The trick is not to make it too strong or it could damage the cleaning surface, and too weak it won't clean properly.

May 17th, 2013 Spring office cleaning is here and we are ready to help. Now is a perfect time to have your windows cleaned and offices detailed. To save money many offices just have the outside windows cleaned and the inside windows cleaned at another time.

Todd is our professional window cleaner and does an excellent job. Call us and we'll schedule your office windows to be cleaned. The dust in Tucson is a never ending battle, especially with the recent winds.

However, detail dusting is a big part of spring cleaning and it's every where. When we detail dust we dust every clear horizontal surface, under desks, between desks and file cabinets, and vents within reach. After dusting the janitor and office cleaner know that vacuuming helps slow damage to carpet because of dirt and oils grinding into carpet fibers, causing wear sooner, and picks up dust.

Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. we know that for rooms with light usage, vacuum the traffic lanes a few of times a week, and the entire office area once a week or more depending on the usage. Open areas with heavy usage should have the floors vacuumed daily, also the entire suite several times a week or more, again depending on traffic. In the cleaning janitorial business janitors know that up to three passes will be enough for light traffic area's when vacuuming, however, more passes will be needed for heavily soiled areas in your offices, hallways, lobbies etc...

Office cleaning in Tucson, Arizona the janitor and office cleaner realize vacuuming may not be good enough if they don't use a modern vacuum, or commercial vacuum at your office. Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. recommends a vacuum with excellent suction and quality beater bars, that beat the carpet and dislodge soil, and loose follicles and dirt from people and carts etc...

There are carpet fibers that are designed to hide soil and reflect light, and have the ability to resist soiling and stains here in Tucson. The soil that gets in carpet is not as visible as it is on hard surface flooring where soil remains on the surface and is easily seen through the offices because it can't hide. Tucson office cleaner's know about the ability of today's carpet fibers to hide soiling etc.., and should inform customers if they can. The low soiling does not eliminate the necessity of regular cleaning and vacuuming in any office or carpet area at your commercial business. Many times dry soils have sharp edges that cut carpet fibers causing light to reflect differently and giving carpet a dull appearance.

Please note that soil can damage the fibers in the carpet permanently if allowed to remain in the pile for an extended period, especially in high traffic areas. Tucson janitor recommends a regular maintenance program that extends the life and the initial appearance of your carpet in your building and offices. You may check your carpet dealer or from a toll free number provided by the carpet manufacturer that is a good place to start for suggestions on cleaning the carpet the best.

Back to basics in Tucson, Arizona janitor cleaning services where sweeping is often forgotten in most offices before mopping. Before any hard surface floor is dust mopped, or buffed, it needs to be swept, this accumulates larger dirt etc... Doing this is not how most companies in Tucson, Arizona clean, we know this is one way to cut corners and charge a cheaper price, Wow, but true. When the sweeping step is done first it removes all the loose items from the floor in your offices. Although dry mopping does not replace sweeping in Tucson offices, but enhances the outcome.

Also, office cleaning and janitorial work includes flat mopping for hard surface floors. Many of the flat mops we have seen are rectangle in shape and are similar to a dust mop, only smaller. Flat mops are great for small restrooms, or little rooms, but not large spaces. Additionally, they can be used for restroom walls and hard to reach places in offices all around Tucson. Flat mops have there own mop bucket because of the shape, and can be wrung out with ease, or little effort, and store easily.

Questions about our service? Please contact us, or fill out our on-line quote and we'll make you the happy customer. Some business's look for price, others get the service they want, when shopping for a office cleaning company.

May 10th, 2013 Tucson's number one commercial office cleaning, janitorial company provides tailored made services in east, central, north, northeast, southeast, or all over Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas for all your janitorial needs.

The cleaning crew at Desert Cleaning realizes that your office has many needs, so we provide our basic services and any additional items that are important to you to clean your business office. The staff at Desert Cleaning will listen to you for all your concerns and areas of importance for your commercial offices.

Then, Desert Cleaning will put a comprehensive cleaning quote, or one of their sought after systems using the latest state of the art cleaning applications to provide you with a high level of commercial janitorial service here in Tucson. Some new supplies we use are microfiber cloths which are excellent for pickup and to prevent cross contamination. Also, we use color coded microfiber cloth towels that have been working in our cleaning system at your request.

Again at your request Desert Cleaning janitorial will use Green products that aren't as harsh and recycled paper products to meet your needs for cleaning your office and protect the environment. We are using hospital grade cleaners, or any products you prefer will be used at your commercial office.

I have talked recently about vacuuming, but it is important, desert cleaning has back pack vacuums and traditional vacuums that are used for the best of both worlds for the best results for the bottom line. Then we can use several dusting methods to ensure a low dust environment for your facilities and business offices. We clean several industrial offices south and southeast by the airport and Old Vail road, so let us know if you need cleaning in these areas. Tucson, Arizona office cleaning and janitorial services all have tile and hard surface floors that need the proper care for appearance, health, and safety at all levels.

The Desert Cleaning concept is when we clean, to understand that not all brooms, brushes, and mop heads are the same, especially in commercial cleaning. The if a janitor uses the wrong head he'll will work harder with poorer results and frustration and not know why. The east and central Tucson mop has heads that come in four basic types: cotton, rayon, synthetics, and blends. Then, we have seen brooms come in several types here in the old pueblo at different supply business stores. In future news articles I'll talk about the different types and uses of brooms and mops and the many uses they have to do the job right and easier.

The bid process and the right price in the office cleaning commercial business here in Tucson is competitive and an art. This seems to be the road block for newer janitorial companies. First, there is the bid walk-through where the reconnaissance starts. At Desert Cleaning we have our own forms that we have developed over the years that we use and are part of our system when doing a walk-through with a building owner. The form will keep you on track and remind you of all the items to be sure to ask. Additionally, we have the walk-through form set-up to help our operations manager at the first cleaning. Many times the office manager or owner will have cleaning requirements, and we'll attach it to our contract as well.

There are several key questions we ask: What is the square footage, how many times a week, day or night service... Later when we are back at our office it will help tremendously in figuring the cost of service to get the job done. Square footage is important to find out; we start by asking the owner or manager and if they don't know we count ceiling tiles, floor tiles, or walk off the outside of the building to get an estimate. We may ask the owner how long the current service is taking. Then we ask the reason for the bid.

They may put it out to bid every year to check their current service cost and for their budget for the coming year. The office may need an initial cleaning, so we'll bring that up during the walk through and charge them for it, or include it to try and win the bid. We have our system we use when figuring a bid that includes labor and materials, labor costs, supplies, overhead, supervision, insurances and bond, and everything it takes to get a cleaner there to get the job done. After preparing the bid we will email to you for your review. If you decide to go with our company then we'll agree on a start date and when to pick-up the contract, key's and alarm code. Then we send a monthly bill for services at the first of the month for that month. In our bid we give a monthly cost and a per service cost for your benefit. Also, any irregular service like windows maybe billed separately.

Bank cleaning in tucson, arizona involves basic services, details and unique cleaning items to banks. The four basic services for office cleaning: Dusting, trash, restrooms, and floors, all have their own details. Banks have the drive through teller boxes outside to clean, teller windows inside from all the finger prints, and trash bags that need to be held for a week and rotated. Some banks that we have cleaned had us changing the date and restocking with deposit slips etc... the island table in the lobby.

Then monthly, we would dust and vacuum the vaults during the banks business hours. All these detailed services are checked on our inspections and part of our quality control system. The bid form we developed and use is the agreement as well. The agreement covers security procedures, holidays, cost of service, insurances, start date, billing, etc... Also, the agreement spells out who our contact will be, phone numbers, emails, alarm code, days to be serviced, etc...

Tucson, Arizona office cleaning janitorial services number one on the list of many is keeping track of each account's special needs. As part of our quality control system we use a form for important items and list special needs initially at the start of the account and from time to time.inded in the regular services, but are important to you, so they go on the list. An example would be for basic service to replace the toilet paper roll, and the important item list might say to be sure the toilet paper rolls over the top and not the bottom.

May 3rd, 2013 Safety is always at the forefront of our cleaning business in Tucson, Arizona. Vacuuming is one area that can't be overlooked.

Here are a few examples to follow when vacuuming: watch the cord and let people in the area know so they don't trip over the cord, be sure to unplug the vacuum before changing a belt or brushes so the moving parts don't get you, never pull the plug out of the wall by the cord, and keep the cord low so you don't knock over items in an office. Wet mopping is another area of concern for safety. The key when wet mopping is to put out signs, so folks know the floor is wet, so they don't slip and fall.

Proper use of chemicals when cleaning the restrooms is important. Example: don't splash the bowl mop around and ruin other surfaces or on your skin. Be aware while cleaning and don't leave chemical trays out, sometimes office people bring their kids in after hours. Risk management is a part of safety in corporate business today. In fact many business's are aware that eliminating just a few risks can prevent accidents. From what I have seen over the years here in Tucson most office managers are aware of safety and risk management. Let me give you a simple example of rick management: On a tile stairwell where someone could slip and fall, the risk manager would put black anti-slip tape on each step to help prevent an accident.

Tucson business office cleaning concepts and in the desert clean which includes water temperature, contact time, and action for best results. This all effect's the cleaning here in the desert clean of commercial offices. Start with the concept of water temperature is often overlooked and never thought of as the problem when cleaning offices. Many people think it is the higher the water temperature the quicker the soil is dissolved and easier to remove from the surface of the floor.

Then, if the water is too hot it can remove some of the floor finish, or burn your skin on an arm or leg. Concerning the contact time our concept to clean the desert is usually on the manufactures label, and should be read by the janitor or office cleaner before applying the product. Next step is some type of action is needed after the soil has been lifted and suspended to desert clean and concepts away all of the debris in the desert pro. Desert Cleaning office cleaning services in Tucson knows initial cleaning is usually required at a new office, or commercial cleaning account. More than likely when a previous cleaning janitorial company has done the "trash and dash," you can bet it will need an initial cleaning when we start your office cleaning at your business.

We know an initial cleaning usually takes twice the time as a routine cleaning in Tucson, Arizona, and have found it to be accurate for most situations. This means is the initial cleaning would be double the per service cost that it would require for the regular cleaning of your office. Also please note when we submit a bid, we'll give you a monthly cost and a per service cost so you will know how much you are paying for when you contract our services. We would bill you for the initial cleaning on the 1st month's billing invoice or statement that we email each month. Then, just to let you know we bill on the 1st of the month for that month. And if we supply any of the items you consume it would appear on the monthly bill as a separate item. We have a few accounts that just pay a monthly dollar amount with all the supplies that you consume ( toilet paper, hand towels. soap etc...) included.

Types of disinfectants used in the cleaning business are many. One will kill this type of germ and another will kill another type of germ. Then there are the disinfectants that kill a huge range of germs that most cleaning janitorial companies use. Iodine is an extremely powerful disinfectant with a wide kill range. It doesn't take much iodine with water to be effective. Iodine kills TB and the virus that causes AIDS. Iodine can stain surfaces and is not recommended for janitorial cleaning. Iodine is meant for hospital use under controlled conditions. Many disinfectant chemical cleaners are in concentrated form and usually are diluted with water to the proper solution.

The germs that make people sick are called pathogenic and it's the janitor's job to keep the restrooms germ free by disinfecting. Concerning acid bowl cleaners used in Tucson. There are usually phosphoric, or hydrochloric acid bowl cleaners, and they should be used only as directed on the bottle. Here at Desert Cleaning we know that acid bowl cleaners aren't meant to be used every day in the cleaning business, because of the acidity of the product and damage it could bring. Acid cleaners can also damage surfaces and fixtures. When cleaning in Tucson Desert cleaning janitorial services inc, uses our cleaning concept which is to rarely use acids because of these reasons. Bleach is just as harmful as acid cleaning products. Bleach has it's place in the cleaning business, but not on a regular basis.

To blow dry hands or towel dry hands in the Tucson janitorial cleaning market is the question? It has been studied and documented before that the paper towel to dry hands is the most hygienic way. Paper hand towels remove bacteria and help prevent the spread of germs. Plus most people prefer paper towels. Drying with a paper hand towel is as important as washing your hands with water and soap. With a jet air hand dryer the air is carrying microorganisms around the room. What type of towel do the tenants want? What helps prevent sickness and time off work? These are questions the decision makers for an office building should consider. Who wins the battle? Hopefully you, your employees, and customers.

Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration ( OSHA ) is updating it's HazCom to include new chemical labeling requirements and material safety data sheets. The chemical labeling will require pictograms, a series with symbols and drawings that should be understood in any language. Training of employees on the new labeling of chemicals needs to be completed by the end of this year, with the full program starting June, 2016.

April 26th, 2013 Team cleaning or area cleaning, which prevails in Tucson, Arizona. These are the two basic systems we have used for janitorial work or office cleaning. Team cleaning is where each member of the team performs a function and area cleaning is where one person is responsible for an area and does all the work. Each system has pro's and con's.  Team cleaning in theory each member should get very efficient at their function. Team cleaning is mainly used in hi rise or large buildings that require over 25 hours a night in man hours. In area cleaning the janitor or office cleaner takes all the cleaning supplies with him on a cart. Then comes back to sweep, mop, and vacuum. With area cleaning security and quality control are easy because responsibility is on the area cleaner. Team cleaning is inefficient in time and the pride of a good job. Also, with team cleaning one person can demoralize the rest of the team. We picked area cleaning a long time ago over team cleaning and have had great success . Let us know if you have any comments or areas of interest.

Tucson business cleaning begins with a visit to your office for business cleaning services here in Tucson. Customers have called and ask what the difference is between Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. business cleaning in Tucson and a national business franchise that has no concern for Tucson and the central office buildings here. Business cleaning services that we provide don't require a lengthy contract. I have heard that these national franchise contracts are impossible to get out of for you the customer here in Tucson, Arizona. Imagine receiving bad service and you'll have to put up with it for the next couple of years because of a lengthy contract, I have heard this from office managers that the national companies usually have a salesman that bids low, promises everything, gives some services away, then hands it off to one of their franchisee's who will have to cut corners to have it make any money hopefully. Something is wrong with this picture. Desert Cleaning janitorial is an old fashion janitorial company that provides excellent service. What's the old saying " Jack of all trades, master of none." You see it often in the cleaning janitorial business. A company will say it can provide a long list of services and then doesn't have the qualified staff, or doesn't do the job right. We specialize in small to medium size buildings and business's. Please fill out our on line quote form, and let us make you the satisfied customer.

Feather dusters, when used properly, are the most efficient way to keep dust buildup on all surfaces dust free. Many other dusters, such as lambs wool and synthetic dusters, may do a sufficient job in dusting open flat surfaces, however nothing can get into hard to get places like a feather duster’s delicate feather tips can. We use feather dusts, unless you have a request. Then, the most effective method for killing odor causing bacteria or mold & mildew in restrooms is to regularly clean with a disinfectant. We know this is especially important in and out of toilets, urinals, stalls, sinks & counters, trash cans, and floors here in Tucson, Arizona. Floor drains are a source of unpleasant odors in restrooms, so is urine on the floor and unflushed urinals. Some companies like to soak their mops in a bleach solution, we like to change mop heads frequently. Plus you have to be careful when using bleach. Bleach can discolor and ruin surfaces and I have been told when mixed with urine or ammonia it can be toxic.

In Tucson Arizona businesses, office cleaning requires the removal of gum from floors from time to time. Basically there are two methods we can use in our sought after cleaning systems, they are solvent and freezing. The most common is the solvent method in our system to remove tar or gum from carpet. In this method the solvent will soften and dissolve the gum, making it easy to remove from the carpet, but be careful and read the label first. Second, there is the freezing method that freezes the gum hard as a rock and allows the janitor, or cleaner to just lift the gum off the carpet. With the solvent method you can use it to remove tar and grease that shoes pickup in the parking lot. This is where mats at the front door help tremendously in cleaning shoes off. If you can have mats both inside and outside the front door is the best situation to protect your flooring. Another one of our sought after cleaning methods is double mopping of hard surface floors. Most companies in Tucson don't mop this way, and that's why there is a difference in our cleaning compared to other janitor business. To double mop means to double mop all tile areas with a water change usually half  way through the area being mopped. Before double mopping our cleaner will sweep, or dry mop to remove any dirt or dust. Also it is important when you dry mop to use chemical treatment in the mop, because it holds the dust and dirt on the floor.

In addition to emulsification, wetting, dispersion, and absorption there is also penetration, viscosity, and suspension of cleaning agents. Penetration allows a cleaning agent to get in pores and cracks etc... Then after the soil is loosened another cleaning agent will suspend until wiped away. Viscosity measures how slow or fast the cleaning agent flows. An example would be when you pour the cleaning agent. A thick cleaning agent isn't better necessarily. It is usually harder to remove from the soiled surface. Foams are the thickest cleaning agents and are used on walls many times because they don't run that quick. Alkaline or acid, one of the two are in most cleaning agents. Can you guess the most chemically neutral cleaner? Water, because it isn't acidic or alkaline, and it's in the middle of the PH scale. Water is the greenest cleaning product and many cleaning agents are mostly water. I'll talk bout the PH scale in the future.

April 19th, 2013 Janitorial, office cleaning supplies for the restrooms have two types. First, there are the cleaning supplies to do the cleaning, which we provide. Second, are the supplies that people consume, hand towels, toilet paper, and soap... Most of Desert Cleaning janitorial services accounts supply their own restroom supplies, however, the supply situation can work anyway an account would like it to work. Here are some examples, we supply the cleaning janitorial supplies and bill the owner or manager, or we include the supplies in the bid and the monthly billing. Remember the cleaning janitorial supplies I'm referring to are the items the account consumes, like toilet paper, hand towels, soap and seat covers. Our office cleaning specialists at Desert Cleaning Janitorial Supplies always supply the chemicals and equipment to service the account at a high level.

In Tucson, Arizona the number one complaint for office cleaning is dusting, and I hear this a lot when I'm going on a bid walk with a building owner or manager at their offices, or facility. Nationally this is true, not just Arizona or Tucson, Arizona. Knowing this is true, Desert Cleaning janitorial services of Arizona makes it a point to properly dust each office using what we call a dusting loop at each office, this idea is part of our cleaning system here in Tucson, Arizona and central, east, and south... The janitor or office cleaner dusting your office will make a separate detailed loop through your office and concentrates on dusting, before vacuuming or trashing your offices. Tucson is a dust bowl and we have learned this method works best and keeps our clients happy the best, especially since we live in the desert.

Tucson's commercial janitorial service, and janitor office and day porter cleaning services know how important gloves are in the office cleaning service business, including industrial. Janitor or office cleaner know that gloves need to be worn, especially in the restrooms and kitchen areas when cleaning. Changing gloves from the restroom cleaning before cleaning the rest of the building helps against cross-contamination of areas in the office building which helps in less sick time. There are many types of gloves to choose, two basic ones are the disposable and reusable here in Tucson area. We have discovered over the years that our cleaners and janitors each have their own preference, so as long as the glove works that's ok with us. After the reusable glove's are dirty they are washed then just like you would wash your hands, and saved for the next cleaning or office. Next, the disposable gloves are fine, however, they can rip easy and defeat the purpose of wearing the gloves. Want to know more? Then go to our on line quote on our homepage for a fast comprehensive cleaning quote. Remember, no lengthy contracts, unless you want one.

List of services for janitorial office cleaning is broad, however, let me reduce it down to four basic services: trashing, restrooms, floors, and dusting/details. Tucson's best office cleaning, or number one cleaning janitorial commercial company provides the basic services in east, south, central, north, northwest, west, northeast, southeast, or all areas of Tucson and surrounding areas. The cleaning staff at Desert Cleaning knows that your office or facility  has many requirements, so we provide our basic services and any additional items that are important to you and your office. We'll listen to you for all your concerns and area's of importance for your offices, or commercial facility or offices. Desert Cleaning will put a comprehensive cleaning program or one of their sought after systems using the latest state of the art cleaning applications to provide you with a high level of commercial janitorial service in Tucson. We'll use microfiber cloths for excellent pickup and to prevent cross contamination by  using color coded microfiber cloth towels that have been working in our cleaning system for several years. Also, Desert Cleaning janitorial will use Green products at your request that aren't as harsh and recycled paper products at your request to meet your needs for your office. Other products like hospital grade cleaners, or any products you prefer will be used at your facility. Regarding vacuuming, desert cleaning has back pack vacuums and traditional vacuums that are used for the best of both worlds for the best results at each office. The dusting methods used to ensure a low dust environment for your facilities and offices here in Tucson, Arizona are several, I'll cover that in a future article. Call us to receive a comprehensive quote at 520-722-6776 and put our cleaning staff and number one system to work for you and your offices today.

Briefly let's talk about the janitor's room where the cleaning staff has equipment, chemicals, and products the owner consumes in the restrooms. We have accounts where the janitor's room is part of anther room, especially in a building where there isn't a designated cleaning storage room. Many cleaning rooms have a water hose and sink to fill and empty a mop bucket and a small area for a vacuum etc... When I have been on building inspections for a bid I have been amazed at how unorganized and dirty the cleaning rooms are kept. I have seen mop buckets that are black when the original color was yellow, makes you think how clean your building is at the end of the night here in Tucson. When pride of ownership is lacking and your office is not being cleaned properly call or email us. We'll get the cleaning on track and keep it there.

Damp mopping and wet mopping are the two basic methods of mopping hard surface floors, after dry mopping or sweeping. Damp mopping is a mop that has been soaked in chemically treated water then wrung out before mopping the floor. Spot mopping is in the damp mopping family. If a damp mop fails to do the job then wet mopping is the next step. Wet mopping starts with a mop that is not wrung out as much as a damp mop. Also, remember to put out wet floor signs in the area you are working on. I'll cover wet vacuuming in a future article. Have questions \? Please let us know.

Diversification of services and trying to cover all areas of the cleaning business is the undoing of many janitorial services. Notice that lawyers, doctors, and real estate brokers all tend to specialize. in an area and be the best. Well that is exactly what Desert Cleaning does by specializing in the nightly janitorial work for small to medium size offices. This has work for us for 33 years and provides the best service for you and your offices. Call us, or fill out our online quote form on the homepage. Thanks!!!

April 12th, 2013 Tucson office cleaning janitorial company for cleaning services. Many times have clients ask what the difference is between Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. and a national janitorial franchise from out of town. It's like H&R block doing your taxes compared to a local CPA. One big item is we don't require a lengthy contract that is almost impossible to get out of for you the client with the franchise. When your getting bad service and you sign a lengthy contract you'll have to put-up with it for the next couple of years, does this sound like the way to operate? Then the national companies usually have a salesman that bids low, promises everything, gives some services away, then hands your account off to one of their franchisee's who will have to cut corners to have it make sense to them, this isn't the way we do business? We are like the local CPA, so If you are looking for an old fashion straight forward janitorial company call or fill out our on line quote form, and experience the difference.

Tucson office cleaning and janitorial includes all the basic janitor cleaning services, and additional requested services. Our basic services are: trashing, restrooms, floors, and dusting/details at desert cleaning. Then, we include in the details the front door glass cleaning, straighten magazines in the lobby, clean reception counter, clean kitchen counter and sink, drinking fountain, and your requests. Also, we can use color coded towels and mop buckets to help eliminate cross contamination from an area to an other. Some times we are asked what our square footage price is? There are too many variables to have a set square footage price. On the large office buildings it is easier to go by the square footage price.

Tucson healthcare cleaning, medical janitorial, cleaner, or janitor company bills differently for each account: Examples, with, or without supplies, charges per service, or monthly total, email, fax, or regular mail to send the invoice. Our concern is the bottom line and here at Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc we bill you the way that works best for your company. Plus, we send the bill for cleaning janitor services the first of the month, for that month, so you have time to run the invoice through your system. Please note the cleaning bill is not officially due until the subsequent 1st of the month which is nice. Regarding the supplies most companies supply the item's they consume ( TP- HT- Soap etc ) for their office building. Also, we would supply all the equipment and cleaning supplies to do the job for your facility. However, it can work any way that makes sense. Questions? Please email us at reid@reidtucson.com or 520-722-6776.

During the last century in regards to the importance of cleaning as it relates the medical field many of the advances have been cleaning and cleanliness in nature. Many Tucson office managers know that unclean offices are breeding areas for germs. A properly clean office building helps to eliminate these problems. The right chemicals and no cross contamination is huge in the janitorial service. We are seeing more offices with hand sanitizers through out their offices, this helps in the effort to fight germs and keep offices clean. Some office managers realize that in a busy facility a day porter is needed to keep their office and restrooms clean and germ free as possible during the day. Clean offices provide a positive environment and should equate to less sick time.

I briefly want to talk about insurance and bonding. Then at a later date expound on the subject. Like any business insurance the janitorial business has insurance needs. However, some people clean office's without any insurance. Desert Cleaning has a one million dollar liability policy, a $50,000 bond, and we have workmen's comp with state fund. We will provide you with certificates of insurance upon request.

April 5th, 2013 Office cleaning and commercial service for offices and shopping centers in Tucson,arizona for the central, north, south, northwest, east, west, southeast, and northeast can vary depending on the type of facility, location, and frequency of services. Here's an example; office buildings and commercial buildings with a high traffic count usually require five to seven nights a week janitor cleaner services to maintain their offices and commercial buildings.

Now compared to a low volume office that may only need once a week service, or 2 to 3 times a week cleaning services. The scheduling the cleaning time is a huge factor since it accounts for sixty one percent of the the cost of service's here in tucson, arizona in the commercial cleaning janitorial business. For an account that is serviced once a week it will have a higher labor cost, then a seven day a week account. Desert Cleaning will provide day porter service for shopping centers, medical complexes, and office buildings and they all have different schedules to service them all through out the day and night. Sure we can provide janitorial service on most schedules it's just a matter of cost.

Change of subject, I wanted to talk about hand hygiene in Tucson, Arizona because it is still a real concern for everyone here in Tucson. Most of us were taught as a kid to always wash your hands with soap and water, and the same is still true today here in Tucson and surrounding areas. About 50% of men and a 25% of women don't wash their hands after using the restrooms in public facilities I heard. And germs can stay on your hands for several hours and all the places you can touch in that time is scary to think about. Awesome strides have been made with hand sanitizers in many way's here in Tucson. Lots of people carry the pocket size sanitizer and have a larger bottle on their desk to help prevent the spreading germs everywhere they go.

Let's talk about removing soils in Tucson, Arizona cleaning industry. Note: water is used along with chemicals it works the best then water all by itself. Also, water surface tension is what makes it bead on surfaces you may already be aware of this. Chemicals help's the water become a better cleaner to remove dirt and other particles from surfaces. Most chemicals are added to reduce the surface tension and allow the cleaning process to work then just water alone. Water is the number one green cleaner in tucson arizona and nationally . Call us and let us give you a free comprehensive quote, or just fill out our online quote. If you in the neighborhood stop in and say hello.

March 29th, 2013 Tucson cleaning janitorial service, commercial offices many times included carpet spotting in the cleaning agreement, or on a spot to spot as needed charge. Desert Cleaning contracts are month to month, unless you want a longer term for a budget. After noticing a carpet spot figure out what caused the spot before cleaning. If you don't, you could make it worse. Many times the spots in Tucson's commercial offices are from coffee, or soda, which are water based, and can be removed with a variety of cleaners on the market. Next, there are petroleum based spots from gum, or tar/grease that people bring in on their shoes from the parking lot etc...in this situation lemon oil, or desolve-it, used properly really does the job. At the top of the list of spots that are hard to clean are spots from ink for the copy machine or copier. Many times if a spot isn't removed quickly it may take several cleanings over a few weeks as the spot reappears.

Tucson, Arizona commercial office cleaning services use single motor vacuums most of the time. Then there are dual motor vacuums, one motor to create the suction and a second motor to run the brushes, used for heavier uses in the Tucson and surrounding areas, east, and central Tucson. Dual motor vacuums cost more and are heavier than a commercial office cleaning vacuum. The single motor vacuum in Tucson's commercial office cleaning business creates the suction and runs the brushes as well. Additionally, many vacuums in tucson, arizona have a magnet bar in front to pick-up metal objects, like paperclips. The different type of vacuums that I will discuss later in my weekly Tucson newsletter will be informative. Go to our homepage and fill out the online quote and we'll make you the satisfied customer!

March 22nd, 2013 Tucson, Arizona commercial office building owners and managers with commercial business's usually use paper towels in the restrooms to dry hands, or question. The electric dryers we see occasionally and seem like a good alternative to paper hand towels. The pro and cons of each, drying method should produce the same result, or do they? Many office managers don't like the noise and others property managers believe the electric dryers save moneyand are less hassle. In future articles I want to cover topics on seat covers and hand soap as well as other restroom products.

Let's talk sweeping in Tucson, Arizona janitor cleaning services is often overlooked in most buildings. First, before any hard surface floor is dust mopped, or buffed, it should be swept, are you with me? Realizing this is not how most companies in Tucson, Arizona clean, we have seen this is one way to cut corners and charge a cheaper price by other companies. The sweeping step removes all the loose items from the floor in your building. Then, before the dust mopping, dust mopping does not replace sweeping in Tucson office buildings and medical facilities, but enhances the result. If you have questions please email or call us, thanks.

March 15th, 2013 Office cleaning starts with bid walks for commercial cleaning services. People ask what the difference is between Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. in Tucson and a national janitorial franchise that has no feeling for Tucson. Our commercial janitor services don't require a lengthy contract that is almost impossible to get out of for you the customer. Just think of receiving bad service and you'll have to put-up with it for the next couple of years because of a lengthy contract, does this sound right to you? I've heard the national companies usually have a salesman that bids low, promises everything, gives some services away, then hands it off to one of their franchisee's who will have to cut corners to have it make money, again does this sound right to you? We are an old fashion straight forward janitorial company that would love to hear from you, just call or fill out our on line quote form.

Let's have some fun and talk about acid bowl cleaners. From what I've seen here in Tucson there are usually phosphoric, or hydrochloric acid bowl cleaners, and should be used only as directed on the bottle it came in. Desert Cleaning knows the acid bowl cleaners aren't meant to be used every day, because of the strength of the product and harm it could cause. They can also damage surfaces, both horizontal and vertical. Desert cleaning janitorial services inc, our clean concept is to rarely use bleaches or acids because of these reasons. In the future I'll talk about bleaches. Please fill out an online quote. We have been serving the Tucson area for 33 years and would love to serve you.

March 1st, 2013 Our office cleaning company in Tucson knows initial cleaning is sometimes required at offices, medical, or commercial buildings. There is no-doubt when a previous cleaning janitorial company has done the "trash and dash," you can be sure it will need an initial cleaning when we start your office cleaning. Our experience shows an initial cleaning usually takes twice the time as a routine cleaning in Tucson, Arizona, and have found it to be accurate. What this means is the initial cleaning would be double the per service cost that it would require. Then when we submit a bid, we'll give you a monthly cost and a per service cost so you will know how much you are paying. As a rule the initial cleaning would then appear on the 1st month's billing invoice or statement. And, we'll work any way you want on the billing and scheduling. I'll cover more of these topic's in future newsletters, and if you have questions please let me know reid@reidtucson.com.

Day porter services in Tucson, arizona for shopping centers and office buildings is a service we have provided since 1993 here in Tucson. The duties include: Emptying the trash containers in the front and replace the liners, police the parking lots, bushes, and all around the property for trash, cleaning around the dumpsters, dusting window sills on vacant suites, spot mopping spills on the concrete, and other services the owner, or property manager requires that this list doesn't cover. Please see our home page to fill out a form if you have questions, or would like us to give you a quote for your commercial offices and day porter services. We would love to hear from you , so please give us a call.

Janitorial office cleaning uses a contract that between the owner, or property manager, and Desert cleaning that has many of the details that need to be covered: security, holiday's, supplies etc.... At our meeting with you we'll gather all the information many times the owner wasn't aware of some of the cleaning services and way's we can save them money. Concerning supplies, here are some ideas and the most common is the owner pays for the items they consume like toilet paper, hand towels, soap, and seat covers One issue that separates Desert Cleaning Janitorial from other companies is the length of time for the contract, Desert Cleaning janitorial cleaning company doesn't require a 1, 3, or 5 year contract, unless you request one. We are not the cheapest janitor in Tucson, but we provide the service you want.

February 14th, 2013 Happy Valentine's Day. Desert Cleaning's top cleaning service, or office cleaning janitorial commercial office service will tailor make services in east, central, north, west, northeast, northwest south and all over of Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas. Our cleaning staff at Desert Cleaning janitorial knows every office or commercial building is special in it's requests it gives during the walk through process when bidding.

The office cleaners at Desert Cleaning janitorial services, Inc. listen to you for all your concerns and complaints of importance for your offices or business here in Tucson to look their best. Then, Desert Cleaning janitorial service will design an office cleaning program, or one of their sought after systems using the latest state of the art cleaning applications that works best. Desert Cleaning uses microfiber cloths for excellent pickup and to prevent cross contamination by using color coded microfiber cloth towels for specific areas in your building.

Then, Desert Cleaning janitorial will use Green products that aren't as harsh and recycled paper products at your request and recommendation on the type and brand . We'll use hospital grade cleaners, or any products you want us to use in your building or office location. Dirt removal on floors we have back pack vacuums and traditional vacuums that are used for the best of both worlds for this problem in Tucson, Arizona. Consider the thought if there are several dusting methods used to ensure a low dust environment for your facilities and offices here in Tucson and surrounding areas in Pima county, Arizona. Hurry and call to receive a comprehensive quote at 520-722-6776, you'll be glad you did.

Plus Tucson's best janitor service knows how to remove gum from carpet and hard floors and sidewalks. Most solvent products work the best in my opinion, and work quickly to remove the gum.. The products de-Sol-It or lemon oil are two removers we have used over the years with great success and compliments. Before trying please read and follow the directions on the bottle before using the product anywhere. In our system we don't pour the product directly on the gum, and instead use a cloth and pour the product on the cloth and apply to the surface. Soon I want to talk about supplies that the owner consumes and the many ways it can be ordered, delivered, and paid within our advanced cleaning program.

February 8th, 2013 I may have talked about the several types of vacuums that are basic to the commercial office cleaning industry, but it's worth discussing again.. Some examples include: Mini vacuums, hand held vacuums, backpack vacuums, and the upright, plus the built in vacuum in Tucson I have only seen once and janitors usually use the upright vacuum on a regular basis to clean offices, banks, medical, and commercial buildings, industrial complexes. Then, backpack vacuums have become popular as well because of the versatility, however, the backpack vacuums don't have a beater-brush to really do the job right. Cleaners and janitors will use the mini-vacuums for detailing and hard to get places, like under desks and along side file cabinets. Desert cleaning's sought after concepts in the desert we live in to desert clean we use a mix of the vacuums to keep the desert clean the way it should. The commercial office janitor services use mostly single motor vacuums here in Tucson, Arizona. Someone asked me if there are dual motor vacuums, yes, one motor to create the suction and a second motor to run the brushes that is used for heavier industrial projects.. From what I know the dual motor costs more and is heavier, because of the motors. The single motor vacuum in Tucson's commercial office cleaning industry creates the suction and runs the brushes just fine. There are vacuums in tucson, arizona have a magnet bar in front to pick-up metal objects, like paper clips. Go to our homepage and fill out out online quote, or give us a call at 520-722-6776. Thanks.

February 1st, 2013 Office cleaning and janitorial service in tucson,arizona for the east, north, south, northwest, central, west, southeast, and northeast can vary depending on the type of facility and location. For example; office buildings with a high traffic count usually requires five nights a week janitor cleaner services to maintain their offices. Compared to a low volume office may only need once a week service, or 2 to 3 times a week. Scheduling the cleaning time is a huge factor since it accounts for sixty one percent of the the cost of service here in tucson, arizona. An account that is serviced once a week will have a higher labor cost. At Desert Cleaning we provide day porter service for shopping centers, medical complexes, and office buildings and they all have different schedules to service. We can provide janitorial service on most schedules. Now I wanted to talk about hand hygiene in Tucson, Arizona because it is still a real concern. Many of us were taught as a child to always wash your hands with soap and water, and the same is still true today here in Tucson. Did you know about 50% of men and a 25% of women don't wash their hands after using the restrooms in public facilities. The germs can stay on your hands for several hours and all the places you can touch in that time is scary. Big strides have been made with hand sanitizers in many way's. Many people carry the pocket size sanitizer and have a larger bottle on their desk to help prevent the spreading germs everywhere. Now let's talk about removing soils in Tucson, Arizona. When water is used along with chemicals it works the best then water alone. Because water surface tension is what makes it bead on surfaces. Then it help's the water become a better cleaner to remove dirt and other particles. The chemicals are added to reduce the surface tension and allow the cleaning process to work then just water. Did you know water is the number one green cleaner in tucson arizona. Call and Let me give you a free comprehensive quote, or just fill out our online quote, or send me an email and let us make you the satisfied customer. Tell a friend.

January 17, 2013 In Tucson janitor office cleaning services know how important gloves are in the cleaning service business in the Tucson area. Gloves should always be worn when on the job, especially in the restrooms and when trashing the offices. Also, changing gloves from the restroom to the rest of the building helps against cross-contamination of the area's. On the market are many types of gloves, but two basic are the disposable and reusable gloves here in Tucson, Arizona.

I have discovered over the years that our janitor's each have their own preference, so as long as the glove works desert cleaning approves. Then, when using a reusable glove we wash them just like you would wash your hands, and save for the next time the cleaning schedule requires cleaning.

Last, are disposable gloves that are ok, however, they can rip easy and defeat the purpose of wearing the gloves in the first place. Questions? Then see our on line quote on our homepage for quick quotes, or call us, you will be glad you did.

Also, I wanted to talk about office restrooms that are toxic waste stations, and the hardest part of an office to keep clean, especially in a high traffic facility. Most business owners and managers know that a clean restroom reflects on there business in the public's eye.

Another issue is frequency and schedule, because once a week cleaning in a heavily used restroom will always look dirty after a few hours. Think if you have seen it yourself, the janitor has just cleaned the restrooms and the next couple of uses destroy the place as if the janitor hadn't cleaned. The solution to that is to use our day porter service to bring the restrooms up to speed during business hours at your office. Call us if you have questions, or would like a free quote.

January 11th, 2013 Tucson, Arizona janitor and office cleaners know vacuuming helps slow damage to carpet because of dirt and grease grinding into carpet fibers, causing wear sooner then normal. At Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. we suggest that for rooms with light usage, vacuum the traffic lanes a couple of times a week, and the entire office area once a week or more.

Areas with heavy usage need the floors to be vacuumed daily or more, then the entire area several times a week, or more than that if needed, it will show. Most companies know that up to three passes will be enough for light traffic area's, however, five to seven passes will be needed for heavily soiled areas in your offices and carpet areas.

Additionally, office cleaning in Tucson the janitor or office cleaner knows vacuuming may not be effective enough if they don't use a high performance vacuum, or commercial level vacuum for your facility. The team at Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. suggests a vacuum with excellent suction and healthy beater bars, that beat the carpet and dislodge soil, and loose follicle and dirt.

A lot times we see in Tucson, Arizona that back pack vacuums' have beater bars that work well in most conditions and environments. It should be noted that to maintain the highest level of vacuuming here in Tucson, you want to change vacuum bags, or empty the container, and for bag less vacuums empty them on a regular basis, and keep the vacuum clean as well. Then, office cleaning and janitorial services in central, northwest, north, northeast, and east Tucson, Arizona requires cleaning systems that work for your needs.

Desert Cleaning janitorial services, inc. we have started a separate medical or healthcare cleaning janitorial service to better meet your needs for your offices.

Now we use special microfiber color-coded towels which helps eliminate cross contamination of surfaces, also, flat mops for the floors are some of many things we do to make sure you receive the highest level of healthcare or medical cleaning here in Tucson, Arizona.

Then, hospital grade cleaners can be used at your office or if you have special products for us to incorporate in our system that will work. Medical offices require special healthcare services, and that's our job to provide the medical cleaning services at your offices.

Call at 520-722-6776 or email us and we'll visit your facility and prepare a customized quote for your facility Tucson, Arizona office cleaners. desert clean, and janitors many times require carpet cleaning.

How about carpet fibers that are designed to hide soil and reflect light, and have the ability to resist soiling and stains. When soil gets in carpet is not as visible as it is on hard surface flooring where soil remains on the surface and is easily seen through the offices. Tucson janitors are spreading the word about the ability of today's carpet fibers to hide soiling, which is a positive feature for most consumers here in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Low soiling does not eliminate the necessity of regular cleaning and vacuuming in any office or carpet area. Dry soils have razor-like edges that tear carpet fibers causing light to reflect differently and giving carpet a dull appearance to the eye. Then, soil can damage the fibers permanently if allowed to remain in the pile for an extended period.

We recommend a regular maintenance program that extends the life and the initial appearance of your carpet in your building. Also, information may be available from your carpet dealer or from a toll free number provided by the carpet manufacturer that is a good place to start for suggestions on cleaning. Let's talk about all your flooring and office, medical cleaning needs. Call at 520-722-6776 or email us or fill out our free on-line quote.

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